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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Washington, DC
Ryan Long, MSW LICSW is a dedicated mental health professional and performance coach committed to bridging the gap between brain and behavior. With over a decade of experience in clinical social work and sports psychology, I specialize in helping individuals overcome mental blocks, trauma, and performance barriers through personalized therapeutic and coaching approaches. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities like EMDR, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and holistic wellness strategies to address the emotional, physical, and social dimensions of well-being.Having worked with athletes, adolescents, and professionals across diverse settingsfrom Olympic training to corporate environmentsI bring a nuanced understanding of human behavior to every client interaction. My philosophy centers on creating a supportive, exploratory space where clients can uncover root causes of challenges, develop actionable tools, and achieve sustainable growth. Backed by certifications in EMDR and mental game coaching, I prioritize flexibility, empathy, and results-driven methodologies to empower clients in reaching their peak potential.
Services
Peak Performance Coaching
Behavioral Coaching
Sports Psychology Consulting
Mental Game Coaching
Sports Trauma Therapy
Highlights and features
- Certified Mental Game Coach with 9 years of specialized coaching experience
- EMDR-certified therapist with expertise in trauma resolution
- Flexible scheduling for athletes across time zones
- Holistic approach integrating mind, body, and emotional well-being
- Proven success with Olympic athletes and adolescents
Associations and certifications
- International Mental Game Coaching Association
What people say
Highly recommend
Noticeably calmer during races
Significant performance results
Genuine approach
Effective strategies
Services
Peak Performance Coaching
Helping athletes and professionals overcome mental barriers through personalized strategies. This service identifies subconscious limiting beliefs, develops focus-enhancing techniques, and implements systems for sustained success. Clients gain tools to break through performance plateaus and achieve measurable improvements in confidence and results.
Sports Psychology Consulting
Specialized support for athletes addressing performance anxiety and trauma. Using evidence-based techniques, this service improves mental resilience, competition focus, and recovery from sports-related psychological challenges. Clients learn adaptive strategies to enhance both athletic performance and overall mental well-being.
Behavioral Coaching
Targeting habit modification and personal development through cognitive-behavioral frameworks. This service addresses procrastination, unhealthy lifestyle patterns, and relationship challenges by identifying root causes and implementing structured change processes. Clients receive accountability systems for lasting behavioral improvements.
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based treatment for processing traumatic experiences and anxiety. This service utilizes eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to resolve emotional distress from past events. Clients achieve reduced symptoms of trauma while developing coping mechanisms for improved mental health and daily functioning.
Phone/Skype Consults
Flexible virtual sessions for athletes and busy professionals. This service provides accessible mental health support and performance coaching across geographic barriers. Clients receive consistent care through adaptable scheduling, maintaining progress regardless of location or time zone constraints.
People
Ryan Long, MSW LICSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ryan Long, MSW LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker and certified mental game coach with expertise in EMDR therapy and sports psychology. He holds advanced degrees from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and Georgetown Preparatory School. With 7 years of coaching experience at Maret School and Georgetown Preparatory, Ryan combines clinical excellence with athletic insight to help clients achieve mental and performance breakthroughs.
Questions
What types of clients do you work with?
I work with athletes of all levels, adolescents facing mental health challenges, and professionals seeking performance enhancement through tailored therapy and coaching programs.
How does peak performance coaching work?
We identify subconscious barriers, develop personalized mental frameworks, and implement structured systems to help clients achieve measurable improvements in confidence and performance outcomes.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, I provide phone and Skype consultations for clients in different time zones or with scheduling constraints.
What certifications do you hold?
I am a Certified Mental Game Coach from the International Mental Game Coaching Association and EMDR-certified through specialized training programs.
How do you address sports trauma?
Using EMDR therapy combined with sports psychology techniques to process traumatic experiences and develop mental resilience for improved athletic performance.
