Psychology Practice – Dr. Mike The Sport Psych
Based in Westfield, New Jersey, Dr. Mike The Sport Psych is a clinical and sport psychology practice offering mental health counseling and mental performance services to athletes at all competitive levels. The practice is led by Dr. Mike, a licensed psychologist with a specialty in Clinical and Sport Psychology and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential. Dr. Mike also serves as Head of Sport Psychology Services at Princeton University. The office is located at 66 Elm St., Suite 15, Westfield, NJ 07090.
Services span athlete mental health counseling, golf psychology and mental performance coaching, sport performance psychology, and team and organizational consulting. The clinical approach is described as mindfulness- and acceptance-based, grounded in performance science, with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a central framework. Structured programs include Centered Swings (for golfers), Centered Minds (for athletes and high performers), and Centered Parents (for families of athletes).
Populations served include youth, collegiate, professional, and Olympic-level competitors across sports such as golf, basketball, track and field, swimming, and tennis. Presenting concerns addressed include fear of failure, overthinking, lack of confidence, performance anxiety, perfectionism, and mental health challenges that affect athletic performance.
Both in-person and telehealth sessions are available. Dr. Mike holds Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) through PSYPACT, enabling service delivery to clients in 43 participating states. The practice has been in operation for over a decade, per the website.
The intake process begins with a contact form submission, followed by a discovery call within 24 hours, and then an initial consultation appointment. Office hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Contact: (908) 913-0637. Fees vary by service type and are discussed during the initial consultation.