Athlete Mental Health

Expert guidance in sport and performance psychology.

Specialized support for athletes and high performing individuals

Dr. Rebecca R. Berry specializes in sports performance psychology, helping young and elite athletes overcome mental barriers, manage stress, and develop a peak performance mindset.

With over two decades of experience working with high-performing individuals, Dr. Rebecca R. Berry offers personalized, expert methods designed to support athletes with enhancing focus, leveraging emotions, and building confidence in all areas of skill and competition.

  • Techniques such as relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and mindfulness can help athletes manage anxiety before and during competitions and regain focus.

  • Address psychological barriers like fear, self-doubt, and physical manifestations including hesitations or lack of confidence that impact performance.

  • Get help coping with the emotional aspects of recovery, including frustration, isolation, or fear of re-injury, and stay motivated during the healing process.

  • Learn to apply techniques and strategies, such as relaxation exercises or breathing techniques, aimed at helping cope with competitive pressure, increase focus, and prevent burnout.

  • Improve self-belief and competitive mindset by learning to set achievable goals, increasing goal-directed self-talk, visualizing successful outcomes, and focusing on past successes.

  • Incorporate preventive measures and recovery methods to promote a healthy balance between training, competition, and personal life to avoid exhaustion and re-ignite enthusiasm.

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Helping athletes change unhelpful thought patterns and manage emotions that affect performance.

  • Mindfulness & Focus Training

    Techniques to improve concentration and mental clarity during competition.

  • Visualization & Mental Rehearsal

    Incorporating multi-sensory tools to train the mind and body for peak performance.

Through targeted interventions, Dr. Rebecca R. Berry helps athletes overcome mental blocks, build confidence, and manage the pressures of competition, allowing them to perform at their best, even in the most demanding environments.

Peak performance starts within.

Discover Dr. Rebecca Berry’s evidence-based approach to helping high performers thrive. Get in touch to inquire about individual sessions.