It all begins with a free consultation to see if this feels like the right next step.
You've done the physical reps. But when the pressure is on your mind starts working against you. I've been there - and I know how to help.
sports performance & Athlete mental health therapy
The pressure does not define who you are. Let's build a mental plan.
Getting stuck in your head and losing the natural flow of your skills.
the mental slump
Feeling like you're only valuable when you're winning or in season.
identity outside the sport
That tightness and overthinking that shows up right before the whistle blows.
performance anxiety
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Values-based performance so the pressure doesn't feel so heavy.
you reconnect to why you play
Analyze performance without the self-criticism hangover.
You process without spiraling
Specific tools to manage physical arousal and clutch-moment anxiety.
You find your zone
This is what our work together can do for you - when your mind becomes your greatest competitive advantage.
What if your mind becomes your greatest asset?
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With a background in both mental health and performance psychology, I specialize in helping driven individuals build the mindset, clarity, and emotional agility needed to thrive at the next level.
Whether you’re chasing a big goal, navigating life transitions, or feeling the pressure of high expectations, I bring a grounded, evidence-based approach that helps you move forward with intention, not just grit.
Let’s turn insight into action and help you show up fully in every arena that matters.
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No. You don’t need a particular title or level of competition for the pressure you feel to be real. If your sport matters to you and anxiety, self-criticism, burnout, or fear of failure is changing your experience of it, we can work on that together.
Do I have to be an elite athlete to benefit from sports therapy?
When so much of your time, effort, and community are connected to sport, it makes sense that an injury, a disappointing season, or a change in your role can leave you questioning who you are without it. Therapy can help you explore that loss or uncertainty while staying connected to what you value about competing.
What if my identity feels tied to my sport?
Therapy gives us room to address mental health concerns that may be affecting your sport and the rest of your life, including anxiety, burnout, self-worth, or difficulty adjusting to change. Performance coaching focuses on mental skills and specific performance goals. If you’re unsure which service fits what you’re experiencing, we can talk it through during a free consultation.
Is athlete mental health therapy different from performance coaching?
Practice and competition can feel very different when the result matters to you. You may start monitoring every move or worrying about a mistake, which makes it harder to trust the skills you’ve already developed. Our work can help you recognize that shift and return your attention to what you can do in the moment.
Why do I perform well in practice but get stuck during competition?
Yes. If nerves before a game or race have started to interfere with how you perform, we can look at what happens in those moments and build ways to respond. That may include working with the physical signs of anxiety, the thoughts that pull you out of the moment, and the pressure you feel to prove yourself every time you compete.
