I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Diplomate, and Certified Mental Performance Consultant. I have an extensive clinical background, treating active-duty service members from every branch for over 19 years, including elite service members such as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Army Airborne, Special Operations, and Navy SEALs. Additionally, I have over 3 years of experience serving as a Mental Performance Consultant to Division I athletes across 17 different competitive sports at the United States Air Force Academy. My innovative strategies and personalized approach have empowered numerous clients of diverse ages to achieve peak mental performance in their respective sport.
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I'm a married father of 4 children. I'm an active duty officer in the US Air Force and I thoroughly enjoy helping people reach their personal best. I plan to retire from the Air Force in 2027 and hope to work with collegiate, professional, and Olympic athletes.
I use a person-centered, performance-focused approach to mental skills training, using your strengths and favorite experiences to build a resilient mindset focused on consistency and growth.
Sessions are delivered in person or virtually (so I can work with anyone in the world) and usually last an hour. I like to get to know the client first. This includes learning about their life, their sports history, goals, and potential areas of improvement. Together, we create a training plan to target each area of improvement.
-Bachelors Degree in Social Welfare (2002)
-Masters Degree in Social Work (2003)
-Civilian Mental Health Provider (2004-2006)
-Active Duty Mental Health Provider (2006-Present)
-Created the US Air Force Academy's first Sport Psychology program
-Embedded provider in the Athletic Department's Human Performance Lab for 3 years at the US Air Force Academy
Paul Craig (Swim Coach)
Sport and Mental Performance is my passion. I follow all sports and work well with athletes of all ages, capabilities, and backgrounds.
Monday
4:00 am - 5:00 am
Tuesday
4:00 am - 5:00 am
Wednesday
4:00 am - 5:00 am
Thursday
4:00 am - 5:00 am
Friday
4:00 am - 5:00 am
Saturday
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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