We work to build skills that will help you perform at a high level, consistently, while increasing your overall enjoyment.
Athletes, students, medical professionals, corporate executives, musicians, and many others.
Our coaching program places a strong emphasis on centering your core values, maintaining mindfulness by staying fully present, and taking consistent, committed action steps toward achieving your personal and professional goals. This well-rounded approach is designed to benefit anyone who performs under high-pressure conditions, whether you are on the field, court, stage, or in any other environment where you strive to excel and deliver your best performance.
Certified Sport Performance Consultants & Mental Health Care
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Dr. John Evans
Dr. John Evans, PhD, CMPC, helps all kinds of performers, including athletes, business owners, and health professionals. He guides you to change how you see your thoughts, feelings, and body, focusing on the present and what you can control to improve performance. He spent seven years training mental skills with the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces at Fort Bragg, NC. John played soccer at Kalamazoo College and works with athletes, coaches and performers high school, college, semi-professional and professional.
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Jacob Kellersohn
Jacob is a LLMSW therapist and CMPC candidate who works with individuals, athletes, and young adults. He is trained in mental health and mental performance, focusing on balancing sports, school, and work. He especially helps athletes and performers overcome challenges to be their best on and off the field, court and classroom. Jake ran track at Butler University and works with all types of athletes youth through professional.
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Nikki Stephens
Nikki, LLMSW, works with individuals, athletes, and creatives who are navigating mental health challenges and disconnection from their values and "why." She integrates mindfulness, ACT, and somatic-based approaches to deepen awareness and support mental performance. Nikki welcomes athletes and performers at every level who are looking to reconnect with themselves and what matters most, on and off the field. She is a multi-time NCAA All-American in track and field, having competed for both the University of Florida and the University of Michigan.
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Dr. Hydeen Beverly
Dr. Hydeen has an LMSW, a PhD, and is a CMPC Candidate, with experience working in university sports. My clinical approach focuses on community involvement and building on strengths. I use these ideas to form a strong partnership with clients, helping them find and follow positive paths in life. Hydeen competed in rowing at The University of Wisconsin (with his first love being basketball).
FAQ
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Begin with a free consultation call. If both the athlete and practitioner agree, the first step is an assessment, done in person or online. The practitioner will set goals with the athlete and estimate the time needed to reach them.
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The team provides dedicated support to athletes of all ages and skill levels across a wide range of sports, including tennis, fencing, football, soccer, basketball, cycling, golf, and hockey. They collaborate closely with individuals, groups, entire teams, coaches, and sports organizations to offer comprehensive care. Services are conveniently available online, in the office, or directly at various sports venues, ensuring flexible access. All options are designed to respect and honor every athlete’s unique identity and personal preferences.
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Many mental health providers accept BCBS, BCN, or Aetna, or allow self-pay. Your first session will include a mental health check and eligibility benefits evaluation.
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The team is experienced in helping athletes recover from injuries and return to play. BLND Health also has clinicians who offer additional assessments and care.
Develop skills for consistent, higher-level, and more enjoyable performance.
The question is, can you condition your mind to perform at a high level more times than not when it matters?
Peak performance requires the ability to develop skills in practice and the ability to execute those skills during competition.
Some athletes excel at the first component, demonstrating high levels of performance and skill development in practice—but not always performing at those same levels consistently in competitive performance environments. Other performers demonstrate high levels of skill in competition, but find that they have slower skill development in practice.
The reason for this may be related to a lack of motivation, focus, confidence, enjoyment, stressors outside of the performance environment, or a host of other distractions.
The best athletes and performers are able to harness their attention in training and commit to improvement and effort, and are also able to focus their attention on present-moment, task-relevant information when it’s time to perform.
