Business Details
Your Trusted Sport Psychology Partner in Apex, NC
Sarnell Lonnie was founded by Dr. Lonnie Sarnell, a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant with over a decade of experience working with athletes at all levels. Our practice combines clinical psychology expertise with sport-specific mental skills training to address performance anxiety, disordered eating, injury recovery, and other challenges unique to athletes. We offer telehealth therapy sessions, team consultations, and self-paced online courses designed to improve mental resilience and athletic performance. Our evidence-based approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and performance enhancement strategies tailored to individual and team needs. With licensure in multiple states and participation in PSYPACT, we provide accessible services to athletes across the United States.Our proprietary courses cover core mental skills, confidence building, and mindfulness practices specifically adapted for sports performance. We maintain strict adherence to ethical standards and professional guidelines while offering flexible scheduling to accommodate athletes' demanding routines. Our team's deep understanding of both clinical mental health and sports environments enables comprehensive support for athletes facing challenges both on and off the field. We prioritize client confidentiality and personalized care while maintaining transparency about insurance processes and service fees. Through continuous professional development and application of the latest sport psychology research, we ensure our services remain at the forefront of the field.
Services
Individual Therapy
Sport Psychology Consultation
Team Sessions
Online Courses
Mindfulness Training
Confidence Building
Anxiety Management
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Disordered Eating Support
Performance Enhancement
Highlights and features
- We offer telehealth services for flexible scheduling across multiple states
- Our team has extensive experience working with elite athletes at all levels
- We provide evidence-based mental skills training specifically adapted for sports
- Our services combine clinical psychology expertise with sport performance enhancement
- We offer specialized online courses for athletes and teams with structured curricula
Associations and certifications
- Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CMPC)
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide personalized mental health support for athletes. We address clinical concerns like anxiety, depression, and disordered eating while developing performance enhancement strategies. Our licensed psychologist uses evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques to help athletes improve mental resilience and overall well-being.
Sport Psychology Consultation
Sport psychology consultations focus on developing mental skills for athletic performance. We teach techniques for anxiety management, confidence building, and focus improvement tailored to individual athletes and teams. Our consultant works with clients to create personalized mental training programs that enhance competitive performance and sports enjoyment.
Online Courses
Our self-paced online courses deliver structured mental skills training to athletes. Courses cover core mental skills, confidence development, and mindfulness techniques with video lessons, worksheets, and practical exercises. These programs provide accessible, affordable training that athletes can complete at their convenience while tracking progress and implementing strategies.
Team Sessions
Team sessions focus on improving group dynamics and collective performance through interactive workshops. We address team cohesion, communication strategies, and leadership development while teaching mental skills applicable to group performance. These sessions help teams build stronger relationships and develop shared approaches to competition challenges.
Mindfulness Training
Mindfulness training teaches athletes to improve present-moment awareness and mental clarity. Our programs include meditation exercises and cognitive strategies to manage distractions, enhance focus, and develop mental resilience. This training helps athletes maintain composure under pressure and perform consistently at their highest level.
People
Lonnie Sarnell
Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Dr. Lonnie Sarnell is a licensed psychologist with specialized training in both clinical psychology and sport psychology. She has extensive experience working with athletes at all levels, from youth through professional, and offers evidence-based mental skills training through telehealth services.
Questions
What services does Elevate Sport Psychology offer?
We offer individual therapy, sport psychology consultations, team sessions, and self-paced online courses focusing on mental skills development for athletes.
How does telehealth therapy work?
Our telehealth sessions use secure video conferencing platforms accessible from any device with internet connectivity, offering flexible scheduling options.
Are the online courses suitable for all athletes?
Our courses are designed for college and high school athletes but can benefit any athlete seeking to improve mental performance skills.
What mental health issues do you address?
We treat performance anxiety, disordered eating, injury recovery challenges, depression, generalized anxiety, and other sport-related psychological concerns.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide out-of-network insurance documentation and can help explain the reimbursement process for mental health services.
Can teams access discounted pricing?
Yes, we offer team pricing for our online courses and customized in-person presentations for athletic teams and organizations.
