Sports Therapy Services
Mary's sports therapy services are designed to address the unique mental challenges athletes face. Her approach includes:
- Anxiety Management: Helping athletes recognize and cope with pre-race nerves, fear of failure, and self-doubt through relaxation techniques like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness.
- Mental Conditioning: Using visualization exercises and mental rehearsal to help athletes imagine successful performances, thereby enhancing confidence, focus, and calmness under pressure.
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Applying CBT to challenge and reframe negative or irrational thoughts, replacing them with positive affirmations and constructive mental strategies.
- Stress Management: Teaching time management and stress-reduction techniques to handle competition pressures and expectations, preventing mental burnout.
- Goal Setting and Focus: Assisting athletes in setting realistic, achievable goals and breaking down performance expectations into manageable steps to reduce feelings of overwhelm.
Mary's counseling style is kind, collaborative, curious, and honest. She believes in a person-centered approach to treatment, recognizing that clients know themselves best. By combining cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapies, she tailors her dialogue and treatment plans to meet each individual where they are, ensuring their unique needs are met.
Commitment to Clients
Mary believes it takes courage to seek help and strive for a more fulfilling and happier life. She is committed to providing an unbiased, supportive perspective to empower clients and help uncover obstacles preventing them from leading the life they envision. Mary is humbled and grateful to work alongside individuals in pursuit of their personal and athletic endeavors.
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Mary is dedicated to helping athletes manage all the pieces of the puzzle so they can perform at their best, no matter their goals. If you're looking to enhance your mental game and achieve a healthier balance in your athletic pursuits, Mary is ready to support you every step of the way.
