Sports & Mental Health
Group & Individual Therapy
The psychological dimensions of sports exert a constant influence on athletes, significantly impacting their performance both directly and indirectly. Effective management of the emotional fluctuations experienced by adolescent and youth athletes is pivotal in enabling them to unlock their full potential.
Through my work with female volleyball teams spanning the U15, U17, U19, and U21 age categories, I have garnered valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by these athletes, particularly within the context of female teams.
Utilizing group therapy sessions, I have facilitated the development of individual self-assurance and confidence, while concurrently fostering enhanced synergy and body awareness within the team. These interventions serve to fortify team cohesion and communication dynamics.
Offering psychological support at both the individual and group levels emerges as a crucial resource for any team, exerting a profound influence on performance outcomes. By promoting the mental well-being of athletes, such support fosters self-fulfillment and contributes to collective success.
Team-Building & Group Therapy
Our Sports Psychology sessions help athletes to:
1 - Improve Communication
2 - Strengthen Team Cohesion
3 - Better Conflict Resolution
4 - Increase Mental Resilience
5 - Improve Empathy and Support
6 - Increase Confidence and Self-Esteem
7 - Performance Improvement
Psychological Assessment
Provide athletes with the opportunity to deepen their self-awareness and learn how to overcome subconscious mechanisms that affect their performance, thereby optimizing their gameplay and enhancing their relationships with the entire team.
Individual Therapy
1 - Personalized Mental Health Support
2 - Performance Anxiety Management
3 - Enhancing Focus and Concentration
4 - Overcoming Mental Blocks
5 - Overcoming Subconscious Barriers
6 - Recovery from Injury and Setbacks
7 - Develop Health Copy Strategies
8 - Navigating Interpersonal Challenges
9 - Enhancing Emotional Regulation
10 - Balance between Sports and Life
The Athletes Say
"As an athlete, working with Elison was transformative. He assisted me in gaining important mental skills like focus, which improved my performance dramatically. His interventions supported me in handling pressure, overcoming obstacles and achieving a balance between my personal and athletic lives. I’m grateful that he helped me reach my greatest potential in and outside of the court!"
Bruna Yumi, Setter
Let’s Work Together
3 Washington Circle NW - Suite 406
Washington DC 20037
E-Mail: elison@elisonsantos.com
Tel: (757)656-1925