Guidance on stress, anxiety, burnout, and emotional challenges.

As a sport psychologist, I offer confidential, compassionate support designed to help athletes manage stress, reduce anxiety, prevent and recover from burnout, and navigate emotional challenges that impact performance and well-being. This service centers on safety, empathy, evidence-informed practices, and clear pathways to sustainable improvements.

Who is this service for?

• -Athletes at any level experiencing acute stress, worry, or anxiety related to sport
• -Those coping with burnout or emotional fatigue from training, competition, or life demands
• -Individuals dealing with mood fluctuations, sleep disruption, or motivation challenges
• -Athletes managing injuries, rehabilitation stress, or fear of re-injury
• -Coaches and support staff seeking confidential mental health support or to facilitate a healthier team climate

Note: this service is focused on mental health support within a sport context and does not replace urgent crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or having thoughts of self-harm, seek emergency support or contact local crisis services right away.

Core goals of the service

• -Provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore emotions and stressors
• -Normalize mental health experiences and reduce stigma
• -Develop personalized coping strategies to reduce symptom burden and improve functioning
• -Enhance sleep, energy, and mood regulation to support training and competition
• -Build resilience and healthy routines that sustain well-being during tough seasons
• -Create a pathway for ongoing care, including referral options if needed

What can you expect from the process?

1) Initial Safety and Intake

• -Establish confidentiality, boundaries, and consent for care
• -Screen for stress, anxiety, burnout, mood concerns, sleep quality, and coping resources
• -Gather context: sport demands, training load, injury status, life stressors, support networks
• -Assess risk and establish a plan of care (level of care, frequency of contact, next steps)

2) Collaborative treatment planning

• -Set clear, realistic goals focusing on both well-being and performance
• -Identify primary concerns (e.g., racing thoughts, performance anxiety, overwhelming fatigue)
• -Determine preferred modalities (talk therapy, skills training, sleep coaching, lifestyle adjustments)
• -Develop a flexible plan that can adapt to seasonal training blocks and competition calendars

3) Evidence-informed interventions (tailored to you)

Psychoeducation: understanding stress, anxiety, burnout, and emotional responses in sport

Emotion Regulation Skills

• -Identifying emotions, labeling, and applying regulatory strategies (breathing, grounding, reframing)

Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

Thought monitoring, cognitive restructuring for

• -performance worries, and coping planning

Mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches

• -Present-moment focus, nonjudgmental awareness, and acceptance of unhelpful thoughts

Stress and sleep management

• -Sleep hygiene, circadian alignment, napping strategies, and energy management

Depression and anxiety symptom support (where appropriate)

• -Behavioral activation, activity scheduling, and activity pacing

Burnout prevention and recovery

• -Recovery rituals, workload management, boundaries, and meaning-making

Coping with Injury and Rehabilitation Stress

• -Fear of re-injury, pacing strategies, and confidence restoration

Crisis Planning and Support

• -Safety planning, escalation steps, and coordination with medical or sports medicine teams as needed

4) Skills training and practice

• -Short, practical exercises you can implement daily (10–20 minutes)
• -Progressive exposure to stressors in a controlled way to build tolerance
• -Sleep and energy optimization routines aligned with training cycles
• -Mood and energy tracking tools to monitor changes over time

5) Real-time support and access

• -Secure messaging for check-ins during high-stress blocks
• -Urgent outreach options if you’re experiencing escalating distress (within agreed boundaries)
• -Video or in-person sessions, with flexible scheduling to fit training and competition

6) Monitoring, safety, and referral network

• -Regular symptom tracking and progress reviews
• -Risk screening and escalation pathways (psychiatric consultation, medical support, crisis services) if needed
• -Coordination with medical, coaching, and performance staff when appropriate and with consent
• -Referrals to additional mental health professionals or multidisciplinary teams as required

Formats, cadence, and logistics

• -Initial consultation: 60–90 minutes (comprehensive intake and safety check)
• -Ongoing sessions: 45–60 minutes, frequency based on needs (weekly to biweekly)
• -Check-ins: brief 15–30 minute follow-ups as needed between sessions
• -Delivery options: in-person, secure video, or hybrid (depending on location and preference)
• -Confidentiality: strict adherence to privacy and ethical guidelines; results and notes shared only with your consent

What success looks like.

• -Reduced intensity and frequency of anxiety symptoms affecting performance
• -Improved sleep quality, energy, and daytime functioning
• -Increased coping confidence and ability to manage stress during practices and competitions
• -Better mood regulation, motivation balance, and resilience to setbacks
• -Clearer self-awareness and healthier boundaries between sport and life
• -A sustainable plan for ongoing well-being integrated with training demands

Safety and ethics

• -Informed consent and ongoing consent for all interventions
• -Transparent communication about the limitations of sports psychology in addressing clinical disorders
• -Clear criteria for when to seek additional or alternative care (e.g., ongoing severe symptoms, pharmacological considerations)
• -Professional boundaries maintained, with respect for cultural and individual differences

Pricing and logistics (typical ranges)

• -Individual Mental Health Support (8–12 sessions as a starting block, with option to extend)
• -Short-Term Support Modules (4–6 weeks) for acute stress or a specific challenge
• -Integrated Wellness Plan (ongoing collaboration with coaching staff where appropriate)
• -Fees vary by region, depth of care, and session length. A quote will be provided after a brief intake discussion

What we need from you to get started.

• -Your sport, level, and current competition schedule
• -A brief description of current stressors, anxiety symptoms, burnout experiences, or emotional challenges
• -Any past mental health treatment or supports you’ve used
• -Availability for intake and ongoing sessions
• -Your preferred format (in-person vs. virtual) and any accessibility considerations
• -Consent to coordinate with coaches, medical staff, or family members if appropriate and with your agreement