Sports & Performance Counseling
EMDR can be used to work with distressing memories and negative beliefs that contribute to sports performance anxiety.For some athletes, experiences such as making an important mistake, losing a competition, being criticized by a coach, or becoming embarrassed during a game can continue to influence how future performances feel.
EMDR can focus on these specific experiences and beliefs, with the goal of helping past events carry less emotional weight during future practices and competitions.
EMDR can promote optimal performance
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Processing past losses
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Recovering from injuries
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Promoting focus
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Regulating emotion
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Transforming attitudes toward failure
Who can benefit?
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Athletes-Overcome competition anxiety, mental blocks, fear of failure, and performance pressure to unlock your athletic potential
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Students-Manage test anxiety, academic pressure, perfectionism, and exam-related stress to perform at your best academically
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Professionals-Address imposter syndrome, public speaking anxiety, presentation anxiety, and career-related stress that limits advancement
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Creatives-Break through creative blocks, perfectionism, and self-doubt that prevent you from sharing your work with the world
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Musicians/Performers-Manage stage fright, performance pressure, and anxiety that interferes with your ability to perform
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High-Achievers-Overcome perfectionism and the pressure to perform that can lead to burnout and diminishing returns
