The Athlete Insight Team

 

Emma Smith, MS

(she/her/hers)

Accepting New Clients beginning Late June 2026

In-person & Telehealth

Specialties - Sport & Performance Enhancement, Body Image, Disordered Eating, Racial/Ethnic Identity Development, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, & Injury Recovery

Populations - Adolescents, Adults

Clients often carry an overwhelming pressure to meet high expectations while feeling as though they should already have everything figured out. Over time, this mindset can make it difficult to ask for help, trust themselves, or feel confident in the process of growth and change. It can also create a fear of slowing down, making mistakes, or feeling “not enough,” leaving many disconnected from themselves and their craft.

As a former musical theater performer and powerlifting athlete, I deeply empathize with the demands, sacrifices, and pressures that come with consistently performing at a high level. These lived experiences allow me to connect authentically with clients navigating performance, identity, and mental health challenges. In my work, I strive to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable showing up exactly as they are. My approach to therapy is integrative, holistic, and collaborative, recognizing that every client’s experiences, needs, and goals are unique. Furthermore, I view the therapeutic relationship as a powerful catalyst for change and believe the most meaningful growth happens when clients feel genuinely seen, understood, and empowered.  

Experience - I am a current Doctoral Extern at Athlete Insight and a third-year doctoral student at the University of Denver pursuing my PsyD in Clinical Psychology. I also hold a master’s degree in sport psychology from Florida State University and am currently working toward certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Through my training, I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of high performers, including competitive sport athletes, dancers, and musicians at the youth, collegiate, and professional levels, as well as veterans and high-achieving students.

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Meet The Athlete Insight Team

  • Savannah Landis, PsyD

    Telehealth

    Specialties

    Performance concerns, eating disorders, perfectionism, identity development/transition, anxiety, depression, trauma

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  • Eric Steneroden

    In-person & Telehealth

    Specialties

    Sport & Performance Enhancement, Burnout, Confidence Issues, Injury Recovery, Grief, Loneliness, Trauma, Mindful Living, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Identity Concerns, & Coaches

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  • Amanda Tierney, MS, CSCS, CEDS-C

    Telehealth

    Specialties

    Return-to-sport, healing relationship to movement/sport/fitness, retiring-athletes, overcoming Injury, return-to-work

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  • Kate Bennett, PsyD

    In-person & Telehealth

    Specialties
    Eating disorders, sport & performance enhancement, anxiety, perfectionism, career/life transition, confidence & resilience, sport trauma, return from injury

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  • Amy Laurent, MD

    In-person & Telehealth

    Specialties
    Medication Management

    Eating disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, substance abuse

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