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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Washington, DC
Ryan Long, MSW LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker and mental health therapist dedicated to bridging the gap between brain and behavior through personalized psychotherapy and performance enhancement coaching. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in EMDR therapy, sports psychology consulting, and peak performance coaching for athletes and individuals facing mental blocks. His holistic approach values the interconnectedness of emotional, physical, and social well-being, creating environments where clients can explore their unique challenges and develop tailored strategies for success.Ryan's expertise extends to behavioral coaching for adolescents, mental game training for elite athletes, and trauma-informed therapy for diverse populations. His practice combines clinical excellence with practical experience from coaching sports teams and leading corporate wellness programs, ensuring clients receive both evidence-based treatment and real-world applicability.
Services
Peak Performance Coaching
Behavioral Coaching
Sports Psychology Consulting
Mental Game Coaching
Sports Trauma Therapy
Highlights and features
- Specialized EMDR therapy for trauma and anxiety treatment
- Olympic athlete coaching experience with international clients
- Holistic mind-body approach to mental health and performance
- Flexible session formats including phone/Skype consultations
- Proven success in adolescent behavioral coaching and sports psychology
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA
- National Alliance of Social Workers
What people say
Highly recommend Ryan
Noticeably calmer during races
Night/day difference
Great leader
Effective strategies
Services
Peak Performance Coaching
Helping athletes and professionals overcome mental barriers through personalized coaching. This service identifies subconscious limiting beliefs and develops tailored strategies for success. Clients gain confidence, focus, and mental resilience through evidence-based techniques that have produced measurable improvements in competitive settings.
Sports Psychology Consulting
Specialized mental game coaching for athletes at all levels. Addresses performance anxiety, sports trauma, and competitive mindset development. Utilizes EMDR therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to enhance focus, improve recovery from injuries, and optimize athletic performance through mental conditioning tailored to each athlete's specific sport and challenges.
Behavioral Coaching
Structured coaching programs for personal development and habit formation. Focuses on overcoming procrastination, improving self-care routines, and addressing behavioral patterns affecting professional and social success. Combines cognitive behavioral techniques with accountability systems to create lasting positive changes in personal and professional life domains.
Mental Game Coaching
Targeted mental training for athletes seeking competitive advantage. Develops visualization techniques, stress management strategies, and performance routines. Helps athletes maintain focus under pressure, recover from setbacks, and build confidence through sport-specific mental conditioning that has proven effective for Olympic-level competitors and professional athletes.
Sports Trauma Therapy
Specialized EMDR therapy for sports-related trauma and injuries. Addresses performance-limiting psychological effects of physical injuries, accidents, or negative sporting experiences. Helps athletes regain confidence, overcome fear of re-injury, and restore peak performance capabilities through trauma-informed treatment protocols adapted for athletic populations.
People
Ryan Long, MSW LICSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ryan Long, MSW LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in EMDR therapy, sports psychology, and peak performance coaching. He holds certifications from the International Mental Game Coaching Association and has worked with Olympic athletes, high school students, and corporate professionals to overcome mental barriers and achieve performance goals.
Questions
What types of coaching services do you offer?
I provide peak performance coaching, behavioral coaching, and sports psychology consulting for athletes and individuals seeking to overcome mental blocks and improve performance.
How does peak performance coaching work?
My coaching identifies subconscious limiting beliefs and develops tailored strategies to overcome mental barriers through evidence-based techniques that enhance confidence, focus, and mental resilience.
Do you work with adolescent clients?
Yes, I specialize in adolescent behavioral coaching addressing procrastination, self-care issues, and sports performance challenges using age-appropriate techniques and family-inclusive approaches.
What is your approach to sports trauma recovery?
I use EMDR therapy combined with sports psychology techniques to address performance-limiting effects of physical injuries and negative sporting experiences, helping athletes regain confidence and competitive edge.
Are sessions available remotely?
Yes, I offer phone and Skype consultations for clients who need remote access to coaching and therapy services, including international athletes with scheduling challenges.
What makes your approach unique?
My combination of clinical social work experience, EMDR certification, and hands-on sports coaching creates a holistic approach that addresses both psychological foundations and practical performance applications.
