Sport Psychology | Nashville, TN

Helping high school athletes perform at their best and pursue their dreams

We equip elite high school athletes throughout the greater Nashville metro area with mental tools to optimize performance and maximize success.

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Hey athlete, competitor, starter, dreamer, any of these sound familiar?

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Pressure to make it to the next level

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Poor relationships with coaches and teammates

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Concern that your mental game is preventing you from performing your best

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Difficulty managing a busy schedule full of school, sports, and social activities

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Excessive attention and expectations to monetize your name, image, and likeness

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Adults (coaches, parents of teammates, fans) who are demeaning and disrespectful

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Worry over what teammates and other peers will think or say about you

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Questions about mental health and wellbeing

We’ve got your back.

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Supporting high school athletes in 3 critical areas

From enhancing performance to recovering from 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.

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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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Handle 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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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.

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Team dynamics

Level up your leadership when it matters most.

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Lead the charge and take your team to new heights.

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Understand your role and responsibilities as a team leader.

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Strengthen essential relationships with coaches, teammates, and others.

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Customize your approach to different people and personalities.

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Establish boundaries both in and out of sport.

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Promote a healthy team culture.

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We help high school athletes master their mind and their game

Competing as a high school athlete has never been more demanding. And the pressure to perform in and out of sport is only increasing.

Here at White House Sport Psychology, we empower high school athletes with proven techniques for leveling up your mental game, returning to sport after injury, and positioning yourself to perform at your best so you can ultimately pursue your dreams.

Whether you’re hoping to make varsity or become a scholarship athlete with NIL deals, we’re here to help you shift from doubt to dominance.

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Testimonials

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A lifeline for parents

“This team has been a tremendous help. You helped my daughter understand the cause behind her anxiety and then worked with her to help manage it.”

— Ashlee, Parent

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Even other parents are noticing

“A mom from a team we played against came up to me and mentioned how impressed she was with my child’s attitude, competitiveness, and how much fun she was having whether things were going her way or not.”

— Kelly, Parent

We’ve helped athletes at these high schools and more

Our clients live in Nashville and across Middle Tennessee

Master your mind, master your game

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Schedule a consultation

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

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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.

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Elevate your game

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

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*Note: We do require parents to attend the initial free consultation for any athlete under 16.

Our resource hub for high school athletes

Check out these tips, tools, and resources to help you master your mind and optimize your performance.

What is Sport Psychology?

There is a lot of confusion around sport psychology and how it’s different from traditional psychology. And, when you’re an elite or high-performing athlete, it’s important to know the differences so you can make an informed decision and get back to performing at your highest level.

School Counselor vs. Sport Psychologist: What’s the Difference?

To help you understand how sport psychologists are similar, yet different, from school counselors, we have created an outline that explains the What, How, Who, When, and Where for each clinician.

Embracing Vulnerability: The Hidden Strength in Sport Psychology

Vulnerability is a sign of strength, not weakness. By prioritizing mental health and sport psychology training you can unlock your full athletic potential.

Everything begins with a short conversation

We help high school athletes develop a performance mindset, regain your mental edge after injury, and take your game to the next level.

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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 high school 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, it is common for our staff to share our thoughts and recommendations about the frequency and timing of appointments.

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

We like to combine two main things in your sessions:

Discussing your concerns in a way that helps you develop a deeper understanding of the issue as well as why it is troubling you.
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?

Many of our clients compete at the elite levels of their sport, however, we also work with younger and less experienced athletes such as middle school and high school athletes.

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. With this in mind, we encourage our clients to talk to their parents about the things they are doing in our sessions. This improves communication between the child and parent, reduces uncertainty, and increases the comfort for everyone involved. Specific questions about privacy and how we maintain confidentiality can be discussed during ANY of your appointments.