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Performance Therapy & Sports Psychology

Specialized Sports Psychology for Every Level of Play
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We Support Athletes Across Every Level.
​Whether your child is navigating the pressure of competitive youth club sports, you have a teen facing high school varsity recruitment, or you are an adult balancing executive life with elite endurance training, we tailor our care to your specific game.

We understand that the psychological demands of sports change dramatically depending on your age and competitive tier. We tailor our private-pay care to your specific game, providing deep expertise and absolute clinical privacy.

Competitive Youth & Middle School Sports (Club & Travel Teams)

The jump to elite travel clubs and year-round competitive teams can place heavy emotional demands on a young athlete. We help middle school players manage big emotions, perfectionism, and fear of failure. Our gentle approach gives kids practical tools to handle team pressure while protecting their mental health and building early resilience.

High School Varsity & College Recruitment

The pressure to secure varsity spots, catch the eye of college scouts, and maintain top grades can leave high-achieving teens feeling completely overwhelmed. We help high school athletes navigate the stressful college recruiting pipeline. We teach them how to quiet self-doubt, manage performance anxiety, and stay grounded during high-stakes competitions.
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Female collegiate student-athlete managing the complex duality of high-stakes sports performance and rigorous academic load in a private university library setting.

Collegiate & NCAA Student-Athlete Performance

Balancing a grueling NCAA training schedule with demanding college academics is essentially a full-time job. We support collegiate student-athletes facing severe burnout, transfer portal anxiety, or playing time stress. Our advanced counseling helps you manage the heavy expectations of coaching staff while keeping your identity secure outside of your sport.

Adult Recreational Athletes & Corporate Executives

Many high-achieving professionals balance high-stress corporate roles with competitive triathlons, golf, tennis, or endurance sports. We help adult athletes clear frustrating mental blocks, conquer performance anxiety, and navigate injury recovery. We use neuro-informed strategies to help you optimize your mental edge both on the field and in the boardroom.
Adult male executive and competitive cyclist experiencing profound relief and mental breakthrough outdoors after clearing subconscious athletic blocks using Brainspotting in Folsom.
Elite professional athlete in a private sports psychology session at a luxury Folsom counseling suite

 Professional & Elite Athletes (Absolute Discretion)

For professional players, olympians, and elite competitors, privacy is just as important as performance. We operate entirely outside of the insurance system to guarantee absolute confidentiality. Your care stays completely off the grid and away from team management. We help you handle the unique, high-profile pressures of elite sports with expert, discreet support.

Performance Hurdles We Help You Overcome

Physical training can only take you so far. When you face a mental barrier, your body cannot perform at its peak. We use advanced, body-based tools like Brainspotting to address the root cause of athletic blocks.
  • The "Yips" and Subconscious Blocks: We help you retrain your brain to release sudden loss of motor skills or psychological patterns that cause you to freeze during crucial moments.
  • Performance Anxiety and Overthinking: We teach you how to quiet a racing mind and drop into a state of flow so your natural physical training can take over automatically.
  • Injury Recovery and Identity Changes: Facing a severe injury is a physical and emotional crisis. We guide you through the depression, anxiety, and fear of re-injury that often accompany the rehabilitation process.
  • Athlete Burnout and Fatigue: When the sport you love starts feeling like a source of pure exhaustion, we help you reset boundaries, recover your energy, and build a sustainable relationship with achievement.
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performance therapists Graham and Hannah offering private sports psychology and discrete somatic counseling in Folsom California.

​Meet Your Performance Specialists: Graham & Hannah

At Minds Moving Forward, we know that elite athletic performance requires far more than just physical conditioning.

​Graham and Hannah are highly trained specialists who combine advanced clinical mental health expertise with specialized sports psychology. We work closely with competitive individuals to dismantle the subconscious blocks, persistent self-doubt, and intense performance anxiety that hold you back from your true potential.
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performance therapists Graham and Hannah offering private sports psychology and discrete somatic counseling in Folsom California.
Our Folsom practice operates completely outside of the traditional health insurance system. This intentional choice allows us to provide absolute clinical privacy and completely customized care that fits seamlessly into your rigorous training schedule. Whether you are a high-achieving teen chasing a varsity recruitment spot or a professional athlete protecting your career, we provide the elite, discrete mental training you need to win your inner game.
MINDS MOVING FORWARD
50 Iron Point Circle Suite 140, Folsom CA 95630
P: 702.608.2622
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Minds Moving Forward provides private-pay sports psychology, clinical mental health evaluations, and specialized child, teen, and adult counseling and trauma processing for clients in Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Granite Bay, and across the state of California.
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