MENTAL HEALTH &
SPORTS PERFORMANCE
Mental Skills Training
In addition to being physically prepared, it is important that athletes are equipped with the right tools to handle the mental stresses that can come with playing sports or being injured.
Meet our Mental Skills Specialists:
Amanda Carr, MEd
Sessions help navigate challenges associated with sport, such as confidence, motivation, self-talk, goal setting, anxiety & arousal control, to better reach self-determined goals and perform optimally in all performance arenas.
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Ideal for: Any athlete who is looking to get the most out of their performance; struggling with sport-related performance anxiety; or working through or coming back from an injury.
Private Mental Skills Sessions
One session: 45 minutes
$100
Packages
3 Sessions: $290
5 Sessions: $475
10 Sessions: $900
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Pricing for both in-person and virtual sessions
Semi-private mental skills training is available, please inquire via phone call or email.
Sport Psychology
Athletes need more than physical preparation, they also require the ability to manage the pressures of competition, injury recovery, and personal well-being. Our sport psychologists work with athletes to address challenges like anxiety, performance-related stress, body-image concerns, and the emotional impact of injuries. They also provide strategies for managing perfectionism, self-esteem, and the balance between sports and life outside of competition.
Sport psychologists we collaborate with:
Taryn Brandt, PsyD
Emily Pluhar, PhD
Other sport psychologists within the Division of Sports Medicine
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Sport psychology is an insurance-based service.
Ideal for: Athletes facing anxiety, depression, or performance issues, or those recovering from injury and dealing with return-to-play challenges.
What's the difference?
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Both mental skills specialists and mental health providers use evidence-based techniques to support individuals. Each plays a unique role in helping the individual thrive!
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An individual’s performance may not always reflect their mental wellness or challenges. For example, an athlete might be going through personal difficulties but performing well. In this case, they might benefit from a mental health provider. Conversely, an athlete might be doing well in their personal life but struggling with their performance, which could indicate a need for a mental skills specialist.
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Mental skills training and applied sport psychology focus on improving mental performance in sports. In contrast, clinical mental health professionals are licensed to diagnose and treat mental health disorders, but they may also work on enhancing mental performance in athletes, especially when mental health issues are affecting performance.