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SPECIALIZED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY AND PERFORMANCE COACHING FOR ATHLETES IN MINNESOTA AND BEYOND
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You don't have to struggle with the mental side of sport (or life).
Even when life looks good from the outside, we know how challenging things can become as an athlete. We’re here to help with:
✔️ Performance anxiety before races or events
✔️ Fear of failure and underperforming
✔️ Lack of motivation during training
✔️ Depression, anxiety, or trauma affecting multiple areas of life
✔️ Struggles with injury recovery or chronic health concerns
✔️ Self-criticism and perfectionism
Many athletes come to us after trying traditional therapy. While it may have helped in certain ways, they often feel something is missing—a blend of deeper exploration and practical, actionable tools. That’s where we excel. We’re here to dive into the meaningful work with you, while equipping you with proven strategies to enhance both your performance in sport and your approach to life.
How we can help
Available virtually across 42 states and in-person in Minneapolis, our credible providers specialize in working with athletes 12 and older. Our team understands the unique challenges athletes face because we've been there - we're athletes and coaches ourselves.
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Our mental health professionals specialize in supporting athletes and coaches through:
Depression and anxiety management
Injury recovery and rehabilitation
Significant life stressors
Self-criticism and perfectionism
Athletic identity challenges
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Our evidence-based coaching helps you develop the mental skills needed to excel in your sport through:
Mental skills training and goal setting
Visualization and self-talk techniques
Focus and motivation improvement
Competition preparation strategies
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Join us for the Skadi Master Class, a structured 8-week curriculum offered twice/year!
weekly group coaching meetings with Dr. Ayala
lifetime access to a comprehensive online curriculum with 8 weeks of content
a private community of like-minded athletes to support your continued growth
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Whether a team, organization, parents, and/or coaches, we offer virtual and in-person workshops that can be customized to meet your interests, needs, and sport. Click here for details.
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Dr. Ayala, a CMPC approved mentor, offers mentorship for the CMPC certification. This program is designed to help early career professionals enhance their professional education and development in the field of sport psychology.
How it works
If interested in therapy, we’ll first check your insurance benefits for Out of Network coverage. Once started, we will file your claims for you.
It’s not (just) talk therapy, so get ready to do some work! You’ll learn specific tools and strategies to improve mental health and performance.
You’ll take regular assessments to learn more about yourself, identify your strengths and growth edges, and monitor your progress.
We’ll provide you a personalized wiki page filled with resources to read, use, & apply in between sessions.
We’ll donate 5% of session revenue to 501c3s addressing racial disparities and gender inequities in sport.
Values that inform our work:
Health and wellness: Acting in ways that support health and wellness in the long-term, even if it’s uncomfortable or inconvenient in the short-term.
Social justice: Doing what’s in the best interest of ALL athletes, even (and especially) when it’s hard. Giving back to the community. Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Authenticity: Showing up as our true selves, regardless of the pressure to act otherwise. Willingness to be vulnerable, to take responsibility for mistakes, to be honest with self and others, and to lead with courage.
What our athletes say:
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