Bodybuilding Prep Mental Health Coaching

Preparing for a bodybuilding competition is one of the most physically and mentally demanding aspects of the sport. While many athletes find preparing for a show rewarding and empowering, many athletes also report mental health consequences during and after prep, such as depressed mood, anxiety, binge eating, and poor body image. Just as it’s important to have a team of professionals who help set you up for success physically (e.g., training, nutrition, posing), a mental health professional can be vital in helping you navigate the mental battles throughout prep. I offer mental health coaching for athletes preparing for a show, which focuses on building and implementing skills to improve mental health and facilitate competition prep.

Self-help & Psychoeducation

For individuals who are motivated and willing to put in some extra time and effort on their own, self-help programs can be a great way to improve one’s mental health. As part of a partnership with Forged Fitness, I create evidence-based, self-help programs and psychoeducational materials, tailored for the fitness community and their specific needs. These resources are accessible to unlimited members at Forged Fitness, a mental health focused gym in Tampa. Click the button below to learn more!

Individual Therapy

I offer child and adult individual outpatient therapy, which typically involves once-weekly, 50-minute sessions, though the duration and frequency of sessions can vary. Treatment requires active participation and focuses on learning and practicing skills to independently manage symptoms. See below for a list of concerns I treat.

• Appearance Anxiety

• Social and Performance Anxiety

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

• Muscle Dysmorphia

• Gynecomastia

• Binge Eating

• Weight Loss

• Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders

Telehealth

For individuals in the state of Florida and participating Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) states, I also offer individual therapy and mental health coaching through telehealth/videoconferencing. Please see below for a list of states I can provide telehealth services in.