Katisha Chaney (she/her)

Depression can drain motivation, confidence, and enjoyment, making it difficult for athletes to train, compete, or feel connected to their sport. I help athletes recognize how low mood, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion affect performance and daily life. Using evidence-based strategies, I provide tools to restore energy, rebuild confidence, and strengthen emotional resilience so athletes can reengage with purpose, maintain balance, and regain a sense of direction.

Performance anxiety can leave even well-prepared athletes feeling tense, stuck, or disconnected in competition. I help athletes understand how pressure, expectations, and fear of mistakes disrupt focus and confidence. Using evidence-based strategies, I teach practical tools to calm the nervous system, strengthen concentration, and rebuild trust in their training so they can compete with clarity, confidence, and emotional control when it matters most.

Anger in sport can escalate quickly, leading to penalties, conflict, and performance setbacks. I help athletes identify triggers beneath their anger, including pressure, fear, and unmet expectations. Using evidence-based strategies, I teach skills to regulate emotions, strengthen impulse control, and respond with clarity under stress so athletes remain composed, so they can compete with discipline, protect relationships, and maintain focus when intensity is high.

Motivational interviewing helps athletes resolve ambivalence and strengthen commitment to change when they feel stuck, discouraged, or resistant. I use this collaborative, evidence-based approach to explore goals, values, and internal motivation rather than relying on pressure or criticism. Athletes learn to clarify what matters most, build confidence in their ability to change, and take purposeful steps that support performance, well-being, and long-term growth.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy helps athletes stay present and prevent negative thought spirals that disrupt focus and performance. I teach athletes to notice thoughts without judgment, regulate stress responses, and return attention to the present moment. By combining mindfulness skills with cognitive strategies, athletes strengthen emotional balance, improve concentration, and respond to pressure with calm awareness so they can perform with clarity and resilience.

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps athletes understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence performance and well-being. I help athletes identify unhelpful thinking patterns, challenge self-doubt, and replace mental habits that disrupt focus and confidence. Using structured, evidence-based tools, athletes learn skills to regulate emotions, improve concentration, and respond to pressure with clarity so they can perform consistently and build lasting mental resilience.