Sport and Performance Psychology
Our specialized therapists combine evidence-based mental health approaches with performance-focused strategies.
Our therapists who are specialized in Sport and Performance Psychology work with athletes, performing artists, and high-achieving individuals. They have very specific sport psychology training, providing both mental health and sports psychology together. When you perform at this level, it is necessary to develop the mental skills needed to maximize success. Dr. Kimmel and Dr. Vas help athletes reach their goals while prioritizing mental health and well-being.
Whether you’re navigating performance pressure, physical injuries, life transitions, or personal challenges, our therapists help you build resilience, focus, confidence, and self-awareness.
How This Affects You
The demands on your body from physical performance can bring stress, anxiety, and self-doubt. Injuries, career transitions, changes in motivation, or balancing competing priorities can intensify these pressures. Many individuals experience performance anxiety, burnout, low confidence, or difficulty managing emotions under pressure. These challenges can affect both personal and professional life, making it harder to perform consistently or even enjoy doing it.
How Therapy Helps
Sports and Performance Psychology combines evidence-based mental health approaches with performance-focused strategies. Our therapists help you:
- Identify and manage stress, anxiety, or unhelpful self-talk
- Improve focus, motivation, and mental preparation for performance
- Navigate transitions, setbacks, or career changes
- Develop resilience, confidence, and emotional regulation
- Align actions with personal values for a meaningful, balanced life
- Implement goal-setting programs
Through collaborative sessions, you’ll learn tools to manage mental and emotional challenges while building skills that enhance performance and overall well-being.
Our Sports & Performance Psychologists
Olivia Kimmel, PsyD, CMPC
Dr. Kimmel is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) as awarded by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Dr. Kimmel blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Process Theory. As a former athlete and college coach, she understands the pressures of performance and transitions in sports. She supports clients with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, self-esteem, body image, disordered eating, and life changes. Her work with athletes, coaches, and performers emphasizes living fully aligned with personal values.
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Learn about CMPC certification
Dr. Dylan Vas, PsyD
Dr. Vas uses ACT as a foundation, integrating CBT, Solution-Focused, and Multicultural approaches. He creates a supportive and collaborative environment, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and social challenges. With experience in athletic departments, schools, and community settings, he empowers clients - including athletes, performing artists, and students - to build skills, clarity, and strive for excellence in their lives.