Sport Psychology
At the Fight for Children Sports Medicine Center, our Sport Psychology team supports young athletes and their families with research-backed techniques to navigate mental hurdles and boost performance. As an integral part of our collaborative care model, our psychologists work hand-in-hand with sports medicine doctors, orthopedic specialists, physical therapists and athletic trainers. This unified approach ensures each athlete receives personalized care—all conveniently offered under one roof.
Our Providers
Our pediatric specialists provide personalized care for your child’s physical, mental and emotional health needs.
Choosing Children's National for Sport Psychology Care
Our Sport Psychology team equips young athletes and their families with evidence-based strategies to navigate the mental and emotional challenges of competitive sports.
Highlights of our program include:
- Personalized approach: We support athletes in managing everything from sport-related anxiety, handling the demands of elite-level competition and balancing sports and academics. Through individualized sessions, our psychologists guide athletes in developing resilience, optimizing performance and sustaining well-being throughout their sports journey.
- Multidisciplinary care: Located at the Fight for Children Sports Medicine Center, the Sport Psychology program is fully integrated within our multidisciplinary care model. Our psychologists collaborate closely with related programs to ensure a seamless approach, providing athletes with comprehensive, whole-person care.
- Pre- and post-surgical evaluations: If your child needs surgery, the Sport Psychology team offers pre- and post-surgical evaluations to help prepare youth and caregivers for coping with surgery and optimizing their recovery using evidence-based skills and strategies to manage common areas of difficulties and help adhering to rehabilitation programs and medical recommendations.
- Support navigating competitive sports: Our sport psychology program helps athletes build mental resilience to navigate the highs and lows of competitive sport. Whether returning from injury, managing pressure, balancing life and athletics, or transitioning out of sport, we provide expert support to help athletes stay grounded, focused and fulfilled.
