KinetIQ Sports Performance Counseling
High School Athletes
Managing pressure of college recruiting
Balancing academics and athletics
Developing mental toughness for varsity competition
College Athletes
Transitioning to higher level of competition
Managing increased time demands
Maintaining motivation through rigorous seasons
Club & Travel Athletes
Handling tournament pressure
Managing expectations from coaches and parents
Staying mentally fresh during long seasons
Professional & Elite Athletes
Fine-tuning mental performance at highest levels
Managing career transitions
Sustaining excellence over time
Common Mental Challenges I Address
Performance anxiety & competition stress
Fear of failure or making mistakes
Loss of confidence after poor performances
Mental blocks and overthinking
Team dynamics and leadership pressure
Pressure from coaches, parents, or scouts
Injury recovery and return-to-play anxiety
Motivation loss and burnout
Balancing athletic identity with personal life
Depression affecting motivation & training
Eating disorders & body image concerns
Substance use & addictive behaviors
ADHD impacting focus & consistency
Mental skills training (visualization, self-talk)
Pre-competition routines & rituals
Focus & concentration strategies
Resilience building & adversity response
Goal-setting frameworks & accountability
What Makes Sports Performance Counseling Different?
Traditional therapy focuses on treating mental health conditions and reducing symptoms. Sports performance counseling, while provided by a licensed mental health professional, focuses on:
Enhancing existing abilities rather than treating illness
Optimizing performance under competitive conditions
Building mental skills specific to athletic demands
Applying techniques in real-time during competition
Understanding sport-specific contexts through coaching experience
This specialized focus is why sessions are self-pay rather than insurance-based—we're building excellence, not treating pathology.
Testimonial Section
"Working with a counselor who actually understands what it's like to coach and compete has made all the difference. Joe gets it." — High School Athlete
"The mental strategies I learned have been as important to my game as any physical training." — College Softball Player
"Having someone who's been on the sidelines for years means the advice is practical and actually works in real games." — Youth Soccer Player