banner image

Therapy for Athletes

Sport is a high-pressure environment where performance, identity, relationships, and expectations all intersect.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sport Social Worker, I provide therapy for athletes, youth through elite. Because athletes don't perform in isolation, my approach looks at the whole system around them, including family, coaches, and team.

Insurance accepted. Virtual and select in-person sessions are available in Maryland and Washington, DC.

What We Can Work On

Performance

  • Pressure, fear of failure, and perfectionism
  • Confidence, focus, and self-doubt
  • Balancing school, life, and sport

Wellbeing

  • Anxiety, depression, and stress
  • Burnout and mental fatigue
  • Coping with injury and recovery

Transitions & Identity

  • Moving up levels, changing teams, or college recruiting
  • Identity beyond sport
  • Retirement and life after sport

How Parents Are Involved

When your athlete is in therapy, parents are part of the process. Depending on your athlete's age and needs, that may include parent check-ins, guidance on supporting your athlete at home and on the sideline, and clear communication about how therapy is going while respecting your athlete's privacy.

Why Sport Social Work

Sport social work addresses both the athlete and the systems around them. Unlike approaches that focus only on mindset, it considers how coaching relationships, family dynamics, team culture, and expectations shape an athlete's wellbeing and performance.

Clinical care: licensed mental health treatment, grounded in evidence-based practice

Sport-informed: an understanding of training demands, team dynamics, and competitive pressure

Whole-person: support for who your athlete is on and off the field

Inclusive: trauma-sensitive, culturally responsive, and tailored to each athlete

Let's Work Together!

Whether you're an athlete or the parent of an athlete, we'll find the best path forward together. Schedule a consultation to get started.


Coaches, clubs, and schools: visit Club & Team Services for workshops, training, and consultation.