Learning how to perform when the pressure is on isn’t about eliminating stress—it’s about learning to see it as a challenge, not a threat. As a clinical and sports psychologist, I help high-stakes performers develop the structured routines and in-the-moment focus techniques that turn nervous energy into a distinct performance advantage.… Read the rest
Resilience isn’t just about being “tough.” It’s a trainable mental skill that allows you to bounce back from a tough loss, a critical mistake, or a season-ending injury. As a clinical and sports psychologist, I view resilience as a mental muscle—it gets stronger every time you face a challenge and recover, turning setbacks into fuel for your next win.… Read the rest
Ever heard the phrase “practice makes perfect”? What if you could practice without ever moving a muscle? That’s the core of mental rehearsal. As a clinical and sports psychologist, I define this as a highly detailed dress rehearsal inside your mind—a structured practice where you vividly imagine executing a skill flawlessly to prime your brain for the real thing.… Read the rest
When people hear “sports psychology,” they often picture high-stakes sessions with elite pros. But for young athletes, it’s something far more fundamental: mental strength training. As a clinical and sports psychologist, I help parents and coaches give kids the tools to handle pressure, bounce back from mistakes, and forge a healthy relationship with competition.… Read the rest
As a coach, you’re already an expert in the X’s and O’s. But the biggest competitive advantage isn’t on the whiteboard—it’s between your athletes’ ears. As a licensed psychologist and sports psychologist, I help coaches transition from being pure tacticians to becoming mental performance coaches, building confidence, focus, and resilience from the ground up.… Read the rest
In a business world that feels more unpredictable by the day, great leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the engine that powers the whole organization. As a licensed psychologist and sports psychologist, I view leadership development programs for executives as a strategic investment designed to forge leaders who can cut through complexity with vision, resilience, and genuine emotional intelligence.… Read the rest
Making a big call when everything is on the line takes more than just the right information. It demands mental clarity precisely when your brain is wired to panic. As a licensed psychologist and sports psychologist, I’ve found that the art of decision making under pressure isn’t about ignoring stress—it’s about mastering your response to it.… Read the rest
It’s game day. The moment you’ve trained for. But instead of feeling ready, a wave of dread washes over you. Your heart pounds, your palms sweat, and the skills you perfected in practice suddenly feel a million miles away. This is performance anxiety.… Read the rest
