Jack J. Lesyk, Ph.D., CC-AASP, Sport Psychologist
"What is learned in life can be applied to sport.”
When working with a client, I integrate clinical training and experience, with positive/performance psychology concepts, to develop an individualized approach for each performer/athlete or team request. I provide in-person appointments in my office located in Rochester Hills. Online appointments are available throughout the state of Michigan.
Services include:
- Private individual performance or life adjustment counseling
- Consultations for any designated parent or staff
- Presentation topics include:
- Improvement of mental performance skill sets (Mental Toughness)
- Increasing self-awareness and motivation
- Improving confidence and realistic goal setting
- Understanding and managing arousal control and energy
- Accepting and managing thoughts and emotions to positively recalibrate anxiety and perception of pressure
- Improve intentional focus and concentration through acceptance, imagery, and positive self-talk
- Improve team dynamics regarding culture, cohesion, and leadership
- Improve underperformance (less choking!)
- Increase positive habits and rehabilitation in relation to staleness/burnout, injury, or other setbacks
Delivery model:
- Identify concerns utilizing clinical interviews and appropriate assessments
- Formulate a plan targeting the client's concerns and goals
- Teach and support the client's effort toward developing mental skill sets necessary for success
Examples of treatment goals:
- Elevate performance through attitude, motivation, and an accepting mindset
- Improve self-awareness and communication skills related to performance
- Increase enjoyment in one’s experience in their sport or occupation
- Learn to embrace and manage emotional experiences during competition
- Understand your preparatory skills needed for optimal performance
- Become a great teammate thus fueling confidence and team cohesion
- Learn to manage and chase automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) off your land
- Develop a mental template for promoting and fueling positive mental and physical health (brain always wins)
- Learn to accept and reframe disappointment into positive fuel for coping with adversity, injury, and rehabilitation following setbacks