Sports kids coping with performance anxiety, low confidence and other mental game challenges can benefit from hypnotherapy, said Lark Ericson, a certified hypnotherapist and life coach.

During her sessions, she walks kids through possible games or competitions, raises their stress level, then helps them reduce stress on their own.  

Her techniques are a much deeper dive than visualization, she said.

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