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Welcome! Athletes, parents, students, actors and many performers attempt to manage challenges in life without a plan. They go with what "feels right" or take advice that worked for someone else. Don't settle for second best. You owe it to yourself to improve your abilities with a professional, experienced mental trainer. Steven Binns, Jr. (SBJ) Sport Psychology was created to blend a passion of athletics and sports with 12 years of mental health counseling. Clients can develop practices to improve mental toughness and navigate the emotions, joys and accomplishments of competition. The goal is to provide comprehensive and innovative ideas to athletes of all ages and skill levels.
"When you release your mind, your body has freedom to perform."
- Steven Binns, Jr., MBA
Mental Skills Trainer
Sport Psychology
Solo "Individual" Sessions One of the most effective methods to see significant results is through a tailored program specific to each individual. Athletes and performers experience a significantly increased number of relationships and complexities on a daily basis. Understanding how these complexities affect your ability to achieve peak performance is a key component to be discussed individually.
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Other components enhanced during individual sessions include:
Group Sessions Getting a uniform message to stick to a group of individuals pursuing a similar goal is what coaches, teachers, and parents ask for over and over again. Group sessions provide the key element that makes that message stick.
Group sessions also provide:
Workshops Workshops and presentations help inform and prepare athletes, coaches, actors, and others of simple changes to become more effective. If you've been struggling with motivation, stammered by anxiety, or limited by a lack of confidence, you can find relief with helpful suggestions presented in these workshops.
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Getting Started Schedule solo sessions, group sessions and workshops with the information below for your event today. Each session is confidential, no information is shared without proper consent.
Solo, Group Sessions and Workshops :
Cancellation Policy ~ Clients must cancel sessions at least 24 hours prior to each scheduled session. This notification must be done by calling me at (818) 489-6335 and by emailing me at sbjpsych_gmail.com . Failure to do so results in forfeiture of the session/workshop without a refund.
Please Note ~ Rates are subject to change without notice and all payments are nonrefundable. Cash and Checks only.
Biography
I am a busy, curious and enduring individual. I actively seek out challenges, confront them, and learn as much as I can. Athletics have always been a large part of my life. I've enjoyed individual and team sports from childhood through college, in particular, soccer and track & field. Even today I integrate training, competition and fun into my regular weekly routine.
My clinical background includes over 12 years of counseling experience and meaningful interactions with various cultures. I currently train and compete in triathlons and other multi-sport races as a way to balance my love for sports and education. I am bilingual (spanish) and have provided individual and group counseling in Ohio, Chicago, and Los Angeles. I have an innate desire to help others in need and enjoy the challenges of such a dynamic field.
Education :
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology at Argosy University (in progress)
MBA at Keller Graduate School; 2006
BA in Psychology at Kent State University; 1997
Professional Associations :
Association for Applied Sport Psychology - Member
APA - American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS)
USAT - Member
Clients include Whittier College - Track & Field; Moms in Motion ; Full of Life Fitness
Tips This section is designated to help improve performance with simple changes anyone can make. Many of these tips can be applied to a variety of sports and life activities.
Remember to personalize and own the efforts you're making. If you're spending the time to make a change... make it meaningful, unique, and yours!
New articles on motivation and visualization here!
Journals I encourage my athletes to keep a journal. I’ve done so for myself. Journals allow athletes to be mindful of their field experiences, feelings, and key aspects of practice. It records what has worked, doesn’t work, and more. The athlete can review the journal for support as a visualization technique and a way to review preparation, performance, and post performance efforts.
I believe regular use of journals can help the athlete be mindful of aspects that affect performance during practice and competition. The athlete learns to correct mistakes, improve on successful techniques, and monitor progress over time. Because the journal is written in the athlete’s own words, there is an element of introspective learning that can’t be shown by a consultant. The athlete may place high value on a very specific part of a movement that may be key to completing a task. The journal can capture this.
Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange Counties
Tel: 818.489.6335
Em_il: sbjpsych_gmail.com
