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virtual psychotherapy for ATHLETES

EATING DISORDERS WITHIN THE ATHLETE

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  • Focusing on one's relationship with food, particularly in the context of injury recovery and sports performance.
  • Addressing fears, messages, and expectations associated with food consumption and body image.
  • Addressing physiological signs, along with symptoms of obsessive thinking patterns and unhealthy expectations. 
  • Implementing mindful eating habits and providing psychoeducation about food to enhance performance standards.

INJURY RECOVERY/ PAIN MANAGEMENT

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  • Focusing on injury recovery, returning to sport, and navigating retirement from an athletic career. 
  • Processing grief, change, identity loss with depressive and anxiety symptoms associated with acute and chronic injuries. 
  • Emphasizing a holistic approach to self-care and physical and mental rehabilitation to foster a healthy outlook for a successful return to exercise and enhanced sports performance. 
  • Incorporating acceptance work for pain management and skill building to reestablish attainable goals.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE

SPORTS PERFORMANCE

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  • Assisting athletes and performers at any level to understand their athletic potential in their sport and craft.
  • Recognizing the impact of issues like eating disorders on sports performance and developing mindful approaches towards performance goals and achievement at the highest level. 
  • Addressing negative thinking patterns, habits, and perfectionism tendencies, individuals can build inner self-trust and ultimately become the best athlete and performer they can be.

Athlete Mental Health Support

 I invite you to reach out to see if we may be a good fit and discuss how I can support you on your athletic journey, feel free to directly contact me by sending an inquiry below.

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