We help clients understand how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect.
Using CBT, we work on:

• Breaking unhelpful thought patterns

• Building healthier thinking habits

• Practicing coping strategies for stress and anxiety

• Developing problem-solving and emotional regulation skills

CBT gives clients clear tools they can use every day—in school, at home, at work, or on the field.

ACT teaches clients how to handle difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them.
We focus on:

• Mindfulness and grounding skills

• Understanding emotions instead of fighting them

• Connecting with personal values

• Taking small, meaningful steps toward goals

ACT helps clients accept what they can’t control, while building strength to change what they can.

We highlight strengths, successes, and the future clients want to create.
This includes:

• Identifying what is working

• Setting realistic, achievable goals

• Building hope and momentum

• Finding small steps that lead to big change

SFBT keeps therapy motivating, practical, and forward-moving.

Person Centered Therapy is built on the belief that you are the expert on your own experience.

In sports, athletes are constantly told what to do by coaches, trainers, parents, and expectations. Person Centered Therapy creates a space where your voice comes first. The focus is on understanding your experiences, values, and goals without judgment or pressure to perform.

How Person Centered Therapy Works for Athletes

Rather than being told how you should feel or act, this approach emphasizes:

• Being heard

• Feeling understood

• Developing trust

• Building self-confidence and autonomy

These skills carry into both sport and everyday life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Athlete Version

DBT is a skills based therapy designed to help athletes manage intense emotions, handle stress, and improve relationships without losing focus on performance.

It teaches four core skill sets:

1. Mindfulness – Staying present and focused, whether in practice, competition, or daily life.

2. Distress Tolerance – Handling tough moments or setbacks without reacting impulsively.

3. Emotion Regulation – Understanding and controlling strong emotions like frustration, anxiety, or burnout.

4. Interpersonal Effectiveness – Communicating clearly, setting boundaries, and maintaining healthy relationships with coaches, teammates, and family.

Why DBT Works for Athletes

• Helps prevent burnout by managing stress and pressure

• Improves focus under high-stakes situations

• Strengthens mental resilience on and off the field

• Builds healthier communication and teamwork

Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) – Athlete Version

TF-CBT is a structured, short-term therapy designed to help athletes heal from past trauma or highly stressful experiences while building coping skills for the present.

It focuses on:

• Processing and understanding traumatic events safely

• Reducing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and flashbacks

• Teaching coping skills to manage strong emotions

• Strengthening resilience and healthy relationships

Why TF-CBT Works for Athletes

• Helps athletes recover from injuries, accidents, or off-field trauma

• Improves focus and performance by reducing trauma-related stress

• Supports mental health while maintaining athletic identity

• Provides practical tools to manage triggers during training and competition

Mindfulness-Based Interventions – Athlete Version

Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) teach athletes to stay present, focused, and calm—both in training and competition. These approaches help manage stress, anxiety, burnout, and performance pressure by training the mind like the body.

How It Works

Mindfulness practices help athletes:

• Focus attention on the present moment (rather than past mistakes or future outcomes)

• Reduce stress and anxiety before games, competitions, or high-pressure situations

• Improve emotional regulation to respond rather than react under pressure

• Enhance recovery by promoting awareness of fatigue, tension, and body cues

Common techniques include:

• Breath awareness

• Body scans

• Guided meditation

• Mindful movement or stretching

• Mental rehearsal and visualization

Why Athletes Benefit

• Strengthens concentration during practice and competition

• Reduces overthinking and “mental chatter”

• Helps manage burnout and mental fatigue

• Improves performance under pressure without losing well-being

Anger Management – Athlete Version

Anger Management helps athletes recognize, understand, and control strong emotions so they don’t interfere with performance, relationships, or recovery.

Athletes learn to:

• Identify triggers and early warning signs

• Use practical coping skills to stay calm under pressure

• Communicate effectively without aggression

• Turn frustration into motivation and focus