Student athletes deserve a place where the whole person is seen — not just their performance.
Balancing school, sport, relationships, and expectations is a lot. Many athletes look like they’re managing it all from the outside while quietly carrying stress, pressure, burnout, or self-doubt on the inside.
Our work helps student athletes reconnect with themselves, build emotional resilience, and find steadiness beyond performance.
Ready to help your athlete feel more grounded?
Common Focus Areas
Student Athlete Therapy may support:
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Performance anxiety or perfectionism
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Stress, overwhelm, or burnout
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Balancing academics, sports, and social life
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Confidence that fluctuates with results
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Identity beyond sport
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Pressure from coaches, teammates, or self
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Mood swings or emotional intensity
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Recovering from injuries
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Grief and adjustment when sport roles change
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Team dynamics & communication skills
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Life transitions (changing teams, college recruitment, ending a sport)
Our Approach
Our therapy for student athletes blends emotional wellness, identity support, and practical skills for navigating stress, setbacks, and competitive pressure.
We focus on the person behind the athlete — helping them understand their emotions, manage expectations, and build confidence that isn’t tied solely to performance.
Sessions are grounded, relatable, and tailored to the demands of school, sports, and life.
Who This Therapy Is For
Ideal for:
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Middle school, high school, and college athletes
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Athletes juggling academics, relationships, and competitive pressure
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Student leaders, captains, and high-responsibility players
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Athletes coping with injury, sidelining, or performance changes
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Young people experiencing burnout, anxiety, or self-doubt
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Teens or emerging adults whose identity feels tied to sport
Meet Your Therapist
Maggie Strickland
MSW, LSW
Maggie brings extensive experience working with student athletes from middle school through college. She combines emotional insight, performance-related stress support, and grounded skill-building to help athletes thrive both on and off the field. Her work helps athletes reconnect with their identity, build confidence, and navigate competitive environments with resilience.
Rates & Insurance
Individual Sessions are $150 per clinical hour
We are out of network with insurance, however superbills are available for reimbursement.
You can use HSA/FSA funds as able.
Use the Mentaya Insurance Benefits Checker below to see if your plan offers out-of-network reimbursement.
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