A licensed Sport Psychologist has achieved formal State Board
qualifications as a clinical or counseling psychologist, with additional, specialized training in sport and exercise science.
When an athlete or coach chooses to
work with a licensed Sport Psychologist, they are
making a choice that helps to ensure the highest level of training, and adherence to the legal and ethical standards adopted
by their state’s psychology licensure board.
Although there is variation based on individual
background and training, Sport Psychologists generally offer services that address such concerns as:
Managing psychological aspects of athletic injury- Navigating career transition in athletics
- Managing
performance anxiety
- Reducing mental blocks (“choking”)
- Achieving the Zone of Optimal Functioning
- Promoting
mental toughness
- Facilitating team cohesion/dynamics
Services may take the form of:
- Educational seminars
- Group/team consultations
- Individual sessions with a coach or athlete
Service duration and format vary widely, and can include:
- Brief, “one-shot” consultation
- Multi-session, ala carte (fee-for-service) arrangements*
- Contracted retainer fee services
*In many cases, services of a sport psychologist may be eligible for coverage
under an individual’s health insurance plan.
Luke Patrick, Ph.D., BCB
Licensed Psychologist,
State of Oregon
Board Certified in Biofeedback
Dr. Patrick first
developed a passion for sport psychology as an NCAA Division I track athlete at Drake University. His interest led him
to a Master’s degree in Kinesiology (Sport and Exercise Science) at Kansas State University, and then to a Doctoral
degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Iowa. Additionally, he is board certified in biofeedback, a powerful
tool for helping athletes improve self-regulation and achieve optimal performance.
Dr. Patrick has worked with teams and individual
athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. He has a great enthusiasm for sport and human movement,
and is repeatedly awed and humbled by the capacity of his clientele to achieve optimal functioning through basic, grounded
psychological principles.
Want to know
more about how you can empower your performance through sport psychology? Contact Dr. Patrick for a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL phone consultation!