Sport Performance Therapy
Sport performance therapy for student-athletes and competitive athletes in Bergen County: performance anxiety, focus, confidence, and the mental side of coming back from an injury, with Dr. Lisa Barrows, a New Jersey licensed psychologist. In person in Englewood or by telehealth anywhere in New Jersey, starting with a free 15-minute phone consultation.
What We Address
Performance Anxiety
The pressure to perform — whether from coaches, parents, or yourself — can become paralyzing. Develop strategies to help manage pre-competition nerves and work toward performing with greater confidence.
Focus Under Pressure
When the stakes are high, mental clarity can make a meaningful difference. Work on building the concentration and composure that support performance in high-pressure moments.
Injury Recovery
Coming back from an injury is as much psychological as physical. Address the fear, frustration, and identity disruption that injuries create.
Burnout & Motivation
When the sport you love starts feeling like a burden, something needs to shift. Reconnect with your purpose and find sustainable motivation.
Team Dynamics
Navigating team conflict, coaching relationships, and the social pressures of competitive sport environments.
Who This Is For
- High school athletes in competitive Bergen County programs
- College athletes managing academic and athletic demands
- Adult recreational and competitive athletes
- Athletes returning from injury or extended time away from their sport
- Athletes considering transitions in or out of competitive sport
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Sport performance therapy can be helpful for athletes at all levels, including high school student-athletes in competitive Bergen County programs, college athletes, and adult recreational competitors. The mental skills addressed — focus, anxiety management, confidence — are relevant across all levels of competition.
Sport performance therapy addresses performance anxiety, focus and concentration under pressure, psychological recovery from injury, motivation and burnout, team dynamics and communication, pre-competition routines, and the mental transition after sport careers end.
Ready to take the first step?
Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and learn whether Fort Lee Psych is the right fit.