Rock Mental Performance Therapy

No, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) specializing in sports therapy. Because "psychologist" is a legally protected title, I instead blend my senior clinical experience with my active advanced hours toward becoming a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC).

Managed by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, the CMPC credential requires rigorous post-graduate coursework and hundreds of mentored hours with athletes. By combining my clinical background with this sports science training, I support your child as a whole person—addressing individual mental health needs while teaching evidence-based performance strategies to help them thrive.

The main difference lies in clinical scope and mental health treatment. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) specializing in sports therapy, I am clinically trained and legally licensed to diagnose and treat underlying mental health conditions—such as generalized anxiety, depression, eating disorders, or trauma from an injury—that impact both sport and daily life. A mental performance coach, on the other hand, focuses strictly on mental skills training for athletic enhancement, like goal-setting or visualization, but cannot legally or ethically treat clinical mental health issues. Choosing an LPC ensures that your child is supported as a whole person, addressing both their psychological well-being and their athletic performance.

Mental performance skills are evidence-based psychological tools that help athletes manage their thoughts, emotions, and focus under pressure. Just like physical drills build muscle memory, these mental exercises train the brain to optimize performance. In our sessions, your child/teen will learn concrete skills tailored to their individual needs, including effective goal setting, stress management mental toughness, energy management (turning jitters into focused energy), visualization, focus training, and learning how to silence a harsh inner critic. The direct benefits include increased confidence, less performance anxiety, and the ability to bounce back quickly from mistakes.

Because I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), sessions that address clinical goals (like anxiety or injury depression) may be eligible for out-of-network reimbursement. In this case, I can provide a superbill. If you are trying to find someone to work strictly on athletic performance enhancement, without a clinical diagnosis, insurance typically does not cover those services. I can help you navigate your insurance. so don’t hesistate to ask.

Think of mental training like physical training; it is used to break through performance plateaus and manage stress. If your child excels during practice but struggles or freezes during actual competitions, they are likely experiencing a mental block rather than a skill deficit. Other signs include extreme pre-game anxiety, prolonged negative self-talk, or difficulty bouncing back from minor mistakes description

I typically work with athletes starting around 7 years old through college. As long as a child can reflect on their feelings and discuss their sporting experiences, they can benefit from mental training. For younger athletes, we keep concepts highly visual, engaging, and focused on building a healthy relationship with their sport.

However, I do see children ages 3 and up for other behavioral/emotional challenges, but generally not sports and performance.

Yes, within strict legal and professional limits. These essions are a private space for your child/teen. I do not share details with parents, coaches, scouts, or teammates without your child's and your explicit permission. While I do not share exact session details, I actively partner with you by sharing general themes, progress updates, and strategies you can use at home. Legally and ethically, confidentiality is only broken without consent if your child reveals they are a danger to themselves, a danger to others, or if any form of abuse or neglect is disclosed.

Parents are a vital part of the support system, but individual sessions with your child/teen are kept confidential to build trust. I typically connect with parents during the initial intake to understand your observations. I also hold frequent parent meetings to communicate tips and progress. This ensures you can reinforce the mental skills your child/teen learns

Mental resilience is a skill that takes time to build, much like muscle memory. While some athletes experience a breakthrough after just 2 or 3 sessions by learning a quick breathing or focus routine. Because every individual processes mental training differently, there are no guarantees on exact timelines or specific performance outcomes. Ultimate success depends heavily on your child's personal willingness to practice and apply these mental tools consistently outside of our sessions.