Therapy for the Athlete

You’re known for your drive. Your focus. Your ability to push through.

People admire your discipline and the way you chase big goals with relentless intensity. But behind the scenes, you’re carrying a weight others don’t see—the pressure to keep winning, the fear of setbacks, the question: Who am I when the game ends?

You’ve told yourself to stay strong, push harder, and keep going. But the stress lingers. And lately, it’s catching up.

When performance becomes your identity, it’s easy to lose your sense of self.

Maybe your workouts feel flat. The wins are less satisfying. You’re losing connection to the sport you once loved—and maybe to yourself, too.

This internal strain doesn’t just affect your game. It impacts sleep, relationships, mood, and overall quality of life. And the voice in your head keeps whispering you’re not enough—no matter how much you achieve.

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If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone— and you’re not broken.

Many high-performing athletes face this same internal battle. And when they finally slow down and look inward, here’s what often surfaces:

  • Grief they never had space to feel

  • Anger buried under control

  • Guilt masked as ambition

  • Shame tied into their story

  • Fear of what happens if they stop—and feel

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Facing this can feel overwhelming. But it might be the most powerful step you take—not just for your performance, but for your life.

Therapy isn’t failure—it’s strategy.

Together, we’ll unpack what’s weighing you down, build resilience, and reconnect you to a deeper kind of strength—the kind that lasts beyond the scoreboard.

When you can’t out-discipline or out-perform your way through pain, therapy offers a new approach. A place to stop performing and start healing.

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Here’s what can change when you do this work:

You rediscover purpose in your sport—and beyond it

Your relationships grow stronger and more honest

You manage pressure without losing yourself

You stop chasing worth and start feeling it

I get it—because I’ve been there.

As a therapist I understand the intense expectations you live with. I use EMDR, and bring a strong foundation in neurobiology and attachment, to help create lasting change—not just in how you cope, but in how you feel.

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You can stay ambitious without losing yourself.
You can be strong and still be human.

If you're ready to find that balance, I offer a free 15-minute consultation.

Let’s talk and see if we’re a good fit.

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You don’t have to carry it alone anymore.

You deserve rest.

You deserve joy.

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