The Athlete Insight Team
Jason Cardoso, LLPC
In-person & telehealth services
License - Colorado
Specialties - Anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, dissociation, life transitions, men’s issues, relationship challenges, neurodiversity-affirming care
Populations - Adolescents (12+ yo), Adults
Athletes can face numerous mental health challenges, including anxiety and stress over the pressure to perform, the psychological and emotional strain of injuries, and feelings of loneliness and disconnection from peers and loved ones due to the demands of their sport. These feelings are natural, but you don’t have to struggle alone. We can work together to help you navigate life’s challenges, support your well-being, and thrive in and out of competition.
As a Somatic Psychotherapist, I work at the intersection of neuroscience, embodiment, and mindfulness. Through the lens of somatic psychotherapy, I explore how physical and emotional trauma are held within both body and mind, and work with a variety of approaches, including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Brainspotting and HeartMath Biofeedback, to support nervous system regulation, emotional regulation, enhanced athletic performance, and resilience.
Described as having a warm attuned presence, I take a client-centered, trauma-sensitive approach to therapy, working relationally and somatically to support client growth and healing. Developments within the field of neurophysiology provide evidence to support the deep connection between body and mind that can be expressed in stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression, immune system dysfunction, and even our relationships. I believe that through the healing power of embodied self-awareness, we each have an opportunity to return more fully to ourselves, recover from past traumas, and reach our highest athletic potential.
My passion for working with athletes began in my early years as a USSCA (United States Ski Coaches Association) level 1 coach, coaching a junior alpine ski team competing in USSA events throughout the Midwest. Having raced the technical disciplines as a junior, I loved sharing my love for the sport and supporting young athletes in honing their skills. As a lifelong skier, I’ve been a certified alpine ski instructor for over 30 years, and up until recently, I still competed in adult-league / Master’s competitions. Competitive skiing is a sport that demands both physical and mental discipline. For elite athletes, the ability to regulate emotions, calm the mind, and find focus and flow can make all the difference in their success on the course. For others, the goal might be as simple as overcoming fears towards taking on more challenging terrain.
Experience - Before pursuing graduate work in clinical counseling, I earned a master’s degree in education and built an extensive career in higher education and as a training consultant. My own healing journey through mind-body practices ultimately led me to Naropa University in Boulder Colorado where I obtained an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Somatic Counseling / Body Psychotherapy. For the past three years, I’ve worked extensively with clients to address chronic stress, PTSD/C-PTSD, emotional disturbances, distress tolerance, dissociation, anxiety, depression, life transitions, men’s issues, and relationship challenges.
Meet The Athlete Insight Team
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Kate Bennett, PsyD
In-person & telehealth services
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 services
Specialties
Medication ManagementEating disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, substance abuse
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Kelsey Motley, LPCC
Telehealth services
Specialties
Eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, mental performance coaching, mindfulness + meditation practices -
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Tierra Shumpert, LPCC
In-person & telehealth services
Specialties
Anxiety, depression, trauma -
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Jason Cardoso, LPCC
In-person & telehealth services
Specialties
Anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, dissociation, life transitions, men’s issues, relationship challenges, neurodiversity-affirming care
