The Topeka Capital-Journal – Nov 23, 2006 – Ernie Webb – Crazy, loon, crackpot, cuckoo, dingbat, kook, loco. Just a few of the words the misinformed might use to describe people undergoing counseling, especially if those people are athletes who seemingly have it all.

Theres definitely a stigma about counseling and what (psychologists) do, said Megan Brent, PhD., a sports psychologist at The University of Kansas. “But this field is a valuable resource for student-athletes. Youre going to see more schools hiring sports psychologists. Kansas is one of just a handful of schools across the country with a full-time sports psychologist on staff. But if you think counseling is a service the student-athletes dont need or utilize, consider Brent’s schedule when contacted Tuesday.

It was a hectic day, she said. I met with seven clients today.