The Athlete Insight Team
Tierra Shumpert, LPCC
In-person & telehealth services
License - Colorado
Specialties - Anxiety, depression, trauma
Populations - Children (10+ yo), Adolescents, Adults
Sometimes it can be difficult to ask for help when we are struggling. Athletes are accustomed to training their bodies to be in optimal shape to perform to the best of their abilities in their sport. They are used to seeking out doctors and trainers to assist them with rehabilitation after an injury. However, mental training and preparation as well as receiving professional support when mental and emotional struggles arise is often less familiar.
I work with clients to identify their goals athletically as well as in other aspects of their life and the barriers that might exist in achieving those goals. In collaboration with the client, I create a treatment plan for therapy tailored to their specific experiences and needs in order to help them reach their goals.
I value the therapeutic relationship with each client. I aim to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable opening up about their mental and emotional needs and trust that we can work together to help them improve their quality of life and sport performance.
My passion for working with athletes stemmed from my experience as an athlete. I participated in basketball, track, and gymnastics during my youth and earned a Division 1 scholarship to the University of Vermont to play college basketball. Those experiences allowed me to understand how caring for your mental health is equally as important as your physical health for athletes.
Experience - I earned a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium and will be completing my doctorate in clinical psychology. I have worked with adolescents and adults individually and in groups in various settings including community mental health centers, hospitals, college counseling centers, and walk-in crisis centers. I have a specific passion for working with athletes. I have had the opportunity to work with collegiate athletes individually, to work with teams as a group, to consult with coaches regarding mental health, and to do informational presentations to athletes and coaches about mental health topics. My graduate research focused on barriers to mental health treatment for athletes and ways in which those barriers can be overcome so that athletes have access to the resources and support they need.
My involvement in sports presently includes coaching high school basketball. When I am not tending to daily responsibilities, you will find me spending time outdoors with my dog, travelling, reading, and occasionally finding a new show or movie to capture my attention.
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
