Clinical Sport Psychology

One’s identity as a person and as an athlete are deeply connected, and when those are aligned, high performance follows. Clinical Sport Psychology accounts for the fact that difficulties in life outside of sport can impact performance, and challenges in sport can impact life. 

What is Clinical Sport Psychology?

Clinical Sport Psychology integrates traditional therapy with performance psychology to provide a human-first approach that supports the whole person. It focuses on both emotional well-being and mental resilience, addressing the demands of athletic and daily life, building perspective, and finding joy through the athletic journey.

Working with a sport psychologist can help individuals overcome the spectrum of different challenges.

At Washington Sport Psychology, we follow a layered model where performance is rooted in a solid foundation of mental wellness, strengthened through strategies for sport/life balance, and sharpened through disciplined mental skill-building. Some athletes come to us for navigating life outside of sport. Others come with a singular focus on performance. Many are somewhere in between. This could mean working on areas in one or multiple layers of the support pyramid. We tailor our approach to your needs.

How We Can Help

We offer therapy to help athletes and others in high-pressure environments manage various mental and emotional challenges, including but not limited to:

  • Anxiety

  • Confidence and self-esteem

  • Attention and focus

  • Motivation

  • Depression

  • Burnout

  • Injury and rehabilitation

  • Identity development

  • Athletic transitions and adjustments

  • Transition out of sport

  • Time management

  • Sleep concerns

  • Anger

  • Communication with teammates and coaches

  • Substance use and abuse

  • Body image concerns

  • Eating concerns, loss of appetite

  • Loss of direction or purpose

  • ADHD

  • Self-belief

  • Strategic mindset

  • Sadness or low mood

  • Disorganized goals

  • Interpersonal relationships and dating

  • Family problems

  • Homesickness

Individual and group sessions are available in-person in the Seattle area, and virtual sessions are available in Washington and in all PsyPact states.

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