Parents Sports Psych Recommendations

[gymmama504]

How does someone find a sports psych? My daughter's coaches suggested that she see one for a mental block, but they couldn't provide any recommendations. How did you find someone? Any help is appreciated.

 

[Gymgirl84]

I don't have any personal experience but I've found a couple that usually post on social media (complete performance coaching is one I can think now, but I think I've seen others before)

 

[itsbellala]

i am a gymnast who used to struggle with back tumbling and basically anything and I used perform happy!

 

[gymmama504]

i am a gymnast who used to struggle with back tumbling and basically anything and I used perform happy!

Thank you. That one is on my list.

 

[SupportingHerDreams]

I don't think either of these sites are run by psychologists but both have been a huge help to my daughter while dealing with mental blocks.
Rebecca Smith and her site Complete Performance Coaching. She has a podcast that we listened to a lot and learned a lot from. I also follow her on FB and Insta and she will ocasionally post helpful videos or advice.
Gymnastics Mindset Academy. They have a website and podcast and youtube. We LOVED their podcast called Going for Gymnastics Gold. It has so much helpful information!

Other than those two things my daughter was already seeing a neuropsychologist, psychiatric nurse practioner and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I think finding a counselor that your gymnast connects with can be life changing. In our experience it didn't have to be a specific "sports psychologist". Just someone who understands the way the brain works and is willing to work with an athlete.