Injury Recovery (Mental) Specialists
The physical rehab is only half the battle. Our providers help you overcome the fear, frustration, and identity challenges that come with injury.
Coming back from an injury is as much a mental challenge as a physical one. The fear of reinjury, the frustration of watching from the sideline, the loss of identity and routine — these are real and significant challenges that physical therapy alone does not address. Our injury recovery specialists focus on the psychological side of getting back to competition.
Our providers help athletes manage the emotional rollercoaster of recovery — from the initial shock and grief to the anxiety of returning to play. They use techniques like graded exposure, visualization, confidence rebuilding, and goal setting to help you come back not just physically ready, but mentally ready too.
You have done the rehab. You have put in the reps. Let our providers help you rebuild the confidence and trust in your body that you need to compete without hesitation. Browse profiles and book a session.
Injury Recovery (Mental) Providers
Browse vetted providers who specialize in injury recovery (mental). Read reviews, compare profiles, and book a session.
Lucinda Snyder, M.Ed
Mental Performance Mastery Coach
David Derus, Psy.D, LP
Sports Psychologist
Tom Smalley, MS, CMPC, CSCS
Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Suzanne B. Schimmel, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist — The CAP Project
Alex Blankenstein
I specialize in using a nervous system informed approach to support athletes in their ability to access the coaching, training, and skills they already have developed when it matters most.
Lindsay Ahmann
Helping athletes perform under pressure, evolve through injury rehabilitaiton, and optimize their performance
Chase Hollander
Clinical Sport Psychologist
Michael Cascini, MA, CMPC
Helping athletes and high performers build the mental skills that hold under pressure
Kiley Smith, MS, CMPC
Building Confident, Focused Athletes - On and Off the Field
Jess Hanson
Helping Athletes Build Confidence, Handle Pressure &, Perform When It Matters Most
Jon Ostroff M.S., CMPC
Certified mental performance consultant helping athletes build the mindset needed to perform at their best.
Sami Gothberg
Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Mental Performance Coach helping athletes and high performers build resilience, confidence, and well-being through an integrative mind-body approach.
Danielle McDonough M.A.
Helping athletes optimize their mindset to maximize confidence, resilience, and performance — both in and out of the game.
Michael Muñoz
Former D1 football player helping athletes develop the mental skills to perform, lead & thrive.
Maddie Petry
Mental Performance Coach, IMG Academy I Performance Coach, Sarasota Paradise
Grant Sorensen
Mental Performance Consultant | Building Skills that Scale, Empowering you to Thrive
Natalie Golub
Building Confident, Resilient Athletes From the Inside Out, Specializing in Injury Recovery
Hannah Prieto, M.Ed., CMPC
Mental Performance Consultant | High Performance & Wellbeing
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is mental recovery important after a sports injury?
Athletes often experience fear of reinjury, loss of confidence, frustration, and identity challenges during recovery. Without addressing these, the risk of reinjury increases and performance may not return to pre-injury levels, even when the body is physically ready.
When should I start mental recovery support?
Ideally, as soon as possible after the injury. Early intervention helps prevent negative thought patterns from taking hold and supports a smoother, more complete recovery. But it is never too late to start.
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