Sport Psychology | Nashville, TN

Helping college athletes master their minds and maximize the moment

We help college athletes throughout the greater Nashville metro area use sport psychology to reach their full potential in sport and in life.

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Hey athlete, competitor, trailblazer, All American, any of these sound familiar?

Performing well in practice but struggling in competition

Anxiety about your performance and fulfilling your true potential

Burnout from having to juggle class, practice, travel, games, and homework

Strained relationships with people close to you (e.g. teammates, significant others, family, etc.)

Difficulty adjusting to life away from home, a new school, or higher level of competition

Discouraged by poor connections with coaches and/or teammates

Worry about mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, etc.

Reduced drive, motivation, or passion for your sport

We’ve got your back.

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Supporting college athletes in 3 critical areas

From surviving the bright lights to recovering from an injury (and everything in between), we’re here to guide you from start to finish. Schedule a consultation to better understand what it’s like to work 1:1 with our sport psychology team in one of the following areas.

Sports performance

Take your mental game to the next level.
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Quiet overthinking.
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Overcome fear of failure.
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Manage performance anxiety.
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Navigate stress and pressure.
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Eliminate unhelpful distractions.
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Address unrealistic expectations.
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Mitigate fans, social media, NIL, and other issues.

Injury recovery

Get your mind and body back in the game.
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Develop pain management techniques.
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Minimize the risk of isolation and loneliness.
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Maintain meaningful connections to the team.
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Add mental tools that enhance rehabilitation exercises.
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Overcome fear of reinjury and regain trust in your body.
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Return to sport with confidence.

Team dynamics

Level up your leadership when it matters most.
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Promote a healthy team culture.
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Establish boundaries both in and out of sport.
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Encourage “we over me” attitude and behaviors.
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Develop a common purpose that everyone can commit to.
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Understand your role and responsibilities as a team leader.
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Customize your approach to different people and personalities.
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Strengthen essential relationships with coaches, teammates, and others.
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We help collegiate athletes master their mind and their game

Being a college athlete is a pressure cooker. You have more responsibility, more homework, more practice, and more at stake.

Here at White House Sport Psychology, we empower college athletes with proven sport psychology techniques so you can maintain your scholarship and other benefits (think NIL), rise to a new level of competition, and trust your mental game when it matters most.

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A rare combination of sport performance and mental health support

“The staff at White House Sport Psychology is exceptional. Athletes love them because they have a special ability to be relatable and make the mental skills and strategies they teach easy to understand and actionable. Any athlete looking to optimize their performance and mental well-being would be lucky to work with White House Sport Psychology.”

— Former D1 Soccer Player

We’ve worked with athletes and teams across these campuses and states:

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Master your mind, master your game

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During our initial meeting, we’ll discuss your goals, challenges, and aspirations as a student-athlete so we can develop a personalized plan tailored to your needs.

Get to work

With your goals established, we’ll begin implementing customized strategies and support to enhance your performance as an athlete and a person.

Elevate your game

Together, we’ll strengthen your mental game so you can optimize your performance and maximize your success.

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Our collection of resources for college athletes

Check out these tips, tools, and resources to help you master your mind and optimize your performance.
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It’s game on

We help college athletes master your mental craft so you can combine it with your physical skills and take your game to the next level no matter what’s thrown your way.

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Answering your questions about sport psychology

Whether you’re an athlete or the parent of a student-athlete, read these answers to our most common questions.

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What sports do you work with?

At WHSP we work with athletes competing in ALL sports including:

  • Team sports
      • Football, Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, Softball, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, etc.
  • Individual sports
      • Tennis, Golf, Gymnastics, Diving, Figure Skating, Swimming, Running/CC/T&F, Triathlon, Ski/Snowboard, Mixed Martial Arts, etc.
  • Other sports
      • X-Games/Extreme sports, CrossFit Games, Equestrian, Climbing, Free Diving, Jockey/Horse racing, etc.
  • We also work with adaptive athletes and teams competing in sports adapted and designed for their abilities.

Do you offer traditional mental health services too?

Yes, we do. Some common topics we address with student-athletes include: anxiety, depression, grief, loss, ADHD, family relationships, trauma, abuse, OCD, eating disorders, and more.

How long are your sessions?

The first appointment is typically 60-75 minutes. Follow-up appointments are usually 45-50 minutes. Sessions with full teams or organizations vary in length based on the purpose of the session.

How often do you typically meet with clients?

Most clients schedule appointments every 1-2 weeks. As we wrap up the first session, our staff shares their thoughts and recommendations about the frequency and timing of appointments.

Do you offer virtual appointments?

Yes! Although we encourage in-person sessions, we recognize the challenges of a busy schedule (and the fact that some athletes live outside of middle Tennessee) and meet with clients virtually on an as-needed basis.

What does a typical session look like for an individual athlete?

We like to combine two main things in your sessions:

  1. Discussing your concerns in a way that helps you develop a deeper understanding of the issue as well as why it is troubling you.
  2. Teaching and practicing mental skills, strategies, and techniques you can use to help you manage those concerns more effectively both in your sport and in daily life.

Are you able to help an injured athlete?

Yes, in fact, the mental side of injury, surgery, and long-term rehab is one of our specialties. We help injured athletes improve their mind-body connection and build the mental tools and techniques they need to recover better, faster, and more prepared to return to their sport.

Do you work with athletes at this age or level?

Yes, many of our clients compete at the elite levels of sport including collegiate athletics.

Do you offer diagnostic testing for ADHD?

Yes, whether you are looking to clarify IF you (or your child) live with ADHD or you (or your child) already have a diagnosis and need an updated assessment, we can complete the testing you need to formally confirm (or not) an ADHD diagnosis. 

  • NOTE: Completing the testing process is an evaluation and does NOT automatically mean you (or your child) will receive an ADHD diagnosis. 
  • NOTE: For athletes who are subject to drug testing protocols, our testing process includes the elements that you need to receive a medical exemption for various medications that are often used to treat ADHD

Do you talk to parents or coaches about the things an athlete tells you in sessions?

It is important for our clients to know that we treat their privacy with respect and dignity. As an adult you have specific rights and privileges regarding your privacy. Specific questions about privacy and how we maintain confidentiality can be discussed during ANY of your appointments.
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Our sport psychology practice offers sport psychology and mental health services for elite athletes and teams throughout the greater Nashville metro area.

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