Frequently Asked Questions
What is sport psychology?
Sport psychology focuses on the relationship between performance, mental skills, emotional well-being, and the pressures that often come with competition, leadership, and high-stakes environments.
People often seek support for confidence struggles, anxiety, burnout, injury recovery, emotional regulation, leadership stress, perfectionism, and sustainable performance.
What is the difference between therapy and performance coaching?
There is often overlap between emotional well-being and performance.
Some people are primarily seeking support around performance, confidence, leadership, or resilience. Others may also be navigating anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, identity-related struggles, or relationship stress.
The work is tailored to each person's goals and needs.
Do you work with youth athletes?
Yes. Dr. Saenz works with athletes ages 16 and older.
Do you work with professionals outside of sports?
Yes. Dr. Saenz works with executives, founders, leaders, healthcare professionals, and other high-performing individuals navigating pressure, burnout, leadership stress, and competing demands.
Are sessions virtual or in person?
Sessions are virtual.
Do you accept insurance?
Please reach out directly to discuss insurance-related questions and reimbursement options.
How long are sessions?
Most sessions are approximately 45-50 minutes.
How often do we meet?
Frequency varies depending on each person's goals, needs, schedule, and the type of support that would be most helpful.
What does the first consultation look like?
The free initial phone consultation is an opportunity to better understand what you’re experiencing, answer any questions you may have, and determine whether working together feels like the right fit.
How do I know if this is the right fit?
Finding the right therapeutic or performance support relationship matters.
If Dr. Saenz believes another provider or resource would better support your needs, he will help guide you in that direction.
Do you work with injured athletes?
Yes. Injury recovery often affects confidence, identity, motivation, emotional well-being, and performance.
Support can help athletes navigate the emotional and psychological side of recovery.
What ages do you work with?
Dr. Saenz works with children, adolescents, and adults.