Frequently Asked Questions? How to find a sport psychologist?

Who is Dr. Glynn Only certain professionals in the field Dr. Glynn is a sport psychologist who has can call themselves sports worked with college and junior teams as psychologists. It is important to well as individual athletes. understand the distinction. Where did Dr. Glynn go to school?

Dr. Glynn received his Bachelors degree in Sport Psychologists must possess a psychology from Kean University and his doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D.) Masters Degree in clinical psychology in the field of clinical or counseling from Argosy University/Phoenix. psychology and be licensed as a He received his Doctoral degree from Ar- psychologist in the state that they gosy University/Phoenix in clinical psy- practice. In addition, they must have chology with a specialization in sport and completed additional coursework in the exercise psychology. field of sport psychology. Anyone who Why Do I Need A Is Dr. Glynn licensed as a psychologist? does not meet these criteria cannot call Dr. Glynn is licensed as a psychologist in themselves a sport psychologist. Sports New Jersey and New York.

Does Dr. Glynn have a sporting back- Psychologist? ground? Sakowitz Counseling 11 Colburn Court, Wayne NJ Dr. Glynn is a former professional athlete James A. R. Glynn, Psy.D. having played soccer for Arsenal as well as 63 Beaverbrook Rd., Lincoln Park NJ Clinical And Sport Psychologist being an England youth international. He 140 Route 17 N., Paramus NJ NJ License # 35SI00531800 has also coached professionally. 1900 Union Valley Rd., Hewitt NJ NY License # 020502 Is Dr. Glynn a member of any associa- tions? Telephone: 973.696.0800 Dr. Glynn is a member of the American

Psychological Association division of sport and exercise psychology as well as a mem- www.sakowitzcounseling.com ber of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

What do sports psychologists do? Sports psychologists have two main What can sports psychologists Are sports psychology services help with? covered by health insurance? areas of focus.

Typically, sports psychology Sport psychologists can provide 1. Performance Psychology - which services are not covered by help to individuals, teams, coaches focuses on how to get the best perfor- insurance. However, some and parents in the following focus exceptions can be made depending mance possible through the use of areas: on the presenting issue, such as mental skills. Individuals without clin- anxiety, substance abuse, eating ical/counseling training are able to  Concentration/Focus disorders, and other clinical issues. provide to services.  Clinical Issues It is always important to talk to your sport psychologist to  Motivation determine if it is possible to use 2. Clinical/Counseling Psychology -  Anxiety/Stress your health insurance. which focuses on mental health relat-  Group/Team Dynamics ed issues that athletes can experience,  Arousal Regulation Identify the types of sport including assessments, and requires  Imagery psychology services you wish to receive. training in the use of clinical/  Self-Confidence  Goal Setting counseling techniques as well as licen- Are you looking for someone who sure.  Burnout can assist an athlete with goal  Leadership setting? Are you looking for  Injury Rehabilitation someone to help athletes with drug Sports psychologists are typically the and alcohol abuse problems or  Substance Abuse only individuals trained to work with eating disorders? Are you looking both of these areas. Individuals can  Aggression for someone to help athletes with become certified consultants with  Youth Sports personal issues that are affecting their sports performance? training in sports science and kinesiol- Answering questions like these will ogy, but are able to work with athletes help determine the types of services only on performance issues. you are looking for and will help you decide what type of sport psychology consultant you need.