Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in DC
Ryan Long, MSW LICSW is a dedicated mental health professional with extensive experience in psychotherapy and performance enhancement. Our practice focuses on creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their unique challenges and develop effective strategies for growth. We specialize in bridging the gap between emotional well-being and performance, offering tailored solutions for individuals ranging from athletes to professionals facing personal obstacles. Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, integrating techniques like EMDR therapy to address trauma and enhance mental resilience. With a commitment to flexibility and client-centered care, we prioritize individual needs over generic models.Our work with diverse clients, including Olympic athletes and students, highlights our ability to adapt to varied situations while maintaining professional integrity. We emphasize transparency, ethical practice, and measurable outcomes to ensure lasting benefits. Our holistic philosophy values emotional, physical, and social well-being, fostering environments where clients feel understood and empowered. Through years of experience, we've developed innovative methods to tackle performance blocks and mental health challenges, combining clinical expertise with practical coaching. Our mission is to provide accessible, personalized care that transforms obstacles into opportunities for growth and success.
Services
Peak Performance Coaching
Behavioral Coaching
Sports Psychology Consulting
Mental Game Coaching
Sports Trauma Therapy
Transformational Coaching
Phone/Skype Consults
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized psychotherapy tailored to individual needs
- Our team has extensive clinical experience in EMDR therapy
- We provide flexible session options including phone and Skype consultations
- Our practice combines clinical expertise with sports performance coaching
- We prioritize ethical, client-centered care with measurable outcomes
What people say
Genuine approach
Significantly better results
Notably calmer during races
Thorough professional
Retained skills long-term
Services
Peak Performance Coaching
Enhance athletic potential through personalized mental training strategies that improve focus, confidence, and competitive edge while addressing psychological barriers to success. Our approach combines sports science with clinical insights to develop customized performance plans. Clients learn practical techniques that deliver measurable results under high-pressure situations.
Sports Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for sport-related trauma using evidence-based techniques like EMDR to resolve performance-inhibiting memories and emotional obstacles. This service helps athletes process past experiences affecting current performance. We focus on restoring mental clarity and rebuilding confidence through structured therapeutic interventions.
Behavioral Coaching
Integrate mental health and physical training through customized coaching that addresses behavioral patterns affecting personal and professional growth. Our sessions combine fitness training with psychological strategies to promote holistic development. Clients receive tailored guidance for overcoming mental barriers to achieving their goals.
Mental Game Coaching
Develop winning mental strategies for competition success through customized programs that improve focus, decision-making, and stress management under pressure. Our approach combines cognitive techniques with practical application to enhance athletic performance. We help clients build consistent mental frameworks for competitive environments.
Transformational Coaching
Facilitate personal growth through comprehensive coaching that addresses emotional, social, and professional development challenges across different life domains. Our methodology focuses on identifying root causes of limitations and implementing sustainable change strategies. Clients receive personalized guidance for navigating life transitions and achieving self-improvement goals.
People
Ryan Long, MSW LICSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ryan Long, MSW LICSW is a licensed psychotherapist and performance coach with extensive experience in sports psychology and EMDR therapy. He specializes in helping athletes overcome mental barriers and improve performance through personalized approaches. His practice combines clinical expertise with practical coaching techniques to address diverse client needs while maintaining ethical standards and professional excellence.
Questions
What services do you offer for athletes?
We provide sports psychology consulting, mental game coaching, and performance enhancement strategies tailored to athletes' specific needs and challenges.
Are online sessions available?
Yes, we offer phone and Skype consultations for clients who cannot attend in-person sessions at our Washington, DC location.
How do you handle performance blocks?
We combine EMDR therapy with personalized mental training techniques to address performance blocks and improve overall mental resilience.
What experience do you have with Olympic athletes?
We've worked with Olympic short track speedskaters, providing performance strategies and mental preparation while accommodating demanding training schedules.
How does your approach differ from traditional therapy?
Our approach focuses on the mind-body connection, integrating performance coaching with clinical therapy to address both mental health and specific goals.
