I’ve always been interested in sports and spent some time during my training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) sports complex, home to the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers, in order to learn more about concussions and post concussive syndrome. I learned that there is a lack of mental health professionals aware of the issues that face our student athletes from t-ball to the NCAA.
In working with and talking to sports team physicians, coaches, athletic directors, parents, neuropsychologists, sports psychologists, physical therapists, athletic trainers and school counselors, I learned that it is very hard to find a psychiatrist aware of the unique issues facing our athletes today. I’ve also heard horror stories of mental health professionals telling anxious kids that if you get too nervous playing your sport, you should quit.

I began to study the field of sports psychiatry and learned that it is a very small field with very few practicing providers. I started working with athletes from the local high schools, Robert Morris University, Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh focusing on comprehensive evaluation and treatment which would provide for both improved athletic performance as well as academic and life performance.

It is my pleasure to bring my expreience to the athletes of New Jersey and Philadelphia!
Services provided include:

• Sports focused treatment for common difficulties with mood, anxiety, emotions, anger, etc…
• Complete ADHD assessment meeting NCAA guidelines and therapeutic exemptions if needed
• Baseline neuropsychological computerized ImPACT testing
• Post concussion follow up and return to play evaluation
• Post concussive syndrome treatment planning
• Performance enhancement for the mental game

Website: http://www.alexstraussmd.com/

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1605 Vauxhall Rd #107, Union, NJ 07083
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