Sport Psychology | Nashville, TN
Helping injured athletes use sport psychology to overcome the mental hurdles of injury, rehab, and return to sport
We equip elite athletes throughout the greater Nashville metro area with the mental tools needed to completely recover and return to pre-injury levels of sports performance.
Hey injured athlete, challenge taker, adversity conqueror, overcomer, any of these sound familiar?
Fear of re-injury.
Worry about losing your spot.
Worry that your recovery is taking longer than expected.
Feeling disconnected from your team and the sport you love.
Pressure from coaches, family, or teammates to rush your recovery.
Frustration with being sidelined and missing out on the big moments.
Struggling to stay motivated and keep a positive mindset during your recovery.
Difficulty coping with the mental and emotional toll of being unable to compete.
Uncertainty about how your injury will affect your career and goals for the future.
Concern about “making it back” or being the same athlete you were before your injury.
We’ve got your back.
Supporting injured athletes every step of the way
From dealing with the emotional toll of an injury to preparing for a successful return to sport, we’re here to help you navigate the mental challenges of recovery. Schedule a consultation to see how working with our sport psychology team can support your comeback.
Learn mental strategies for pain management and coping with discomfort.
Combat feelings of isolation and stay connected with your teammates.
Boost motivation and maintain focus during rehabilitation exercises.
Address fears of reinjury and rebuild trust in your body’s capabilities.
Overcome self-doubt and regain confidence as you return to competition.
Prepare mentally for your comeback and set clear goals for your performance.
A note from our founder
“After breaking his foot, Michael Jordan famously said, ‘My body could stand the crutches, but my mind couldn’t stand the sideline.’ This quote highlights the fact that recovering from an injury is one of the toughest challenges any athlete can face. In addition to all the physical treatment and rehab, THE MIND HAS TO HEAL TOO!
In fact, mastering the mind has just as much influence on an athlete’s recovery as all of the physical rehab and exercises. This is why our team at White House Sport Psychology equips injured athletes at every level, from middle school & high school to college & professional, with the mental tools they need to manage pain, overcome worry and doubt, rebuild confidence, and return to peak performance. “
— Tim White, Founder of White House Sport Psychology
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Master your mind, master your return to sport
Schedule a consultation
During our initial meeting, we’ll discuss your current challenges, your goals for the future, and your aspirations as an athlete so we can develop a personalized plan tailored to your situation, needs, and desires
Get to work
With your goals and aspirations established, we’ll begin implementing customized strategies and support to enhance your recovery, overall health, and future well-being and performance.
Elevate your mind and your recovery
Together, we’ll strengthen your mindset so you can reach a complete recovery, return to pre-injury levels of sport, and move forward with your life.
Our resource hub for injured athletes
Check out these tips, tools, and resources to help you master your mind and optimize your performance so you can bounce back with confidence.
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.
3 Ways Your Mind Can Improve Injury Recovery
We need to help the mind recover just like we need to help the body recover. If we don’t help our minds recover from injury then the quality of our recovery suffers, the chances of returning to our sport at the same level of performance (or better) decreases, and our ability to reach our goals is hindered.
From Stuck to Strong: How to Change Your Mindset and Compete With Confidence
Athletes often face inner battles just as intense as the physical ones they face on the field or court. One of the most common challenges is the overwhelming sense that they know they need to change their mindset, but they feel stuck, unsure of how to get from where they are to where they need to be mentally.
It all starts with a quick chat
We help injured athletes develop a winning mindset, regain their mental edge, trust their body again, and get back in the game.
Answering your questions about injury and sport psychology
Whether you’re an athlete or the parent of an 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
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- Football, Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, Softball, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, etc.
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- Individual sports
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- Tennis, Golf, Gymnastics, Diving, Figure Skating, Swimming, Running/CC/T&F, Triathlon, Ski/Snowboard, Mixed Martial Arts, etc.
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- Other sports
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- X-Games/Extreme sports, CrossFit Games, Equestrian, Climbing, Free Diving, Jockey/Horse racing, etc.
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- We also work with adaptive athletes and teams competing in sports adapted and designed for their abilities.
What types of injuries do you help injured athletes manage?
Do you offer traditional mental health services, too?
Yes, we do. In fact, up to 50% of injured athletes will experience some level of depressive symptoms, and most experience some form of grief or loss response. In addition, we address topics like anxiety, depression, grief or loss unrelated to injuries, ADHD, family and other personal 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.
What ages and levels of competition do you work with?
Yes, we support injured athletes of all ages and levels of sport (professional, national/international, collegiate, high school, and middle school).