Mental Performance Therapy
Dr. Vernice Richards
In Sport and the Performance Arts
many 'performers' struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, and high-functioning anxiety, affecting their ability to perform under pressure.
Elevate Your Game. Performance With Confidence
Performance Professionals often have trouble with...
Performance Anxiety
This Umbrella Term Includes...
Overthinking & Mental Blocks
Struggling to stay present in high-stakes moments.
Imposter Syndrome & Self-Doubt
Feeling like you’re not “good enough” despite your success.
Performance Pressure & Anxiety
Managing nerves, expectations, and high-stress environments.
Burnout & Stress Addiction
Pushing through exhaustion, but never feeling like it’s enough.
Resilience & Failure Recovery
Learning to bounce back from setbacks and mistakes quickly.
These are the secret side effects of physical and creative excellence.
Learning how to harness them as strengths rather than limitations is the key to Performance Mastery
Assess How High Functioning Anxiety Shows Up For You!
While both athletes and performing artists experience High Functioning Anxiety
It can show up similarly and differently for these Performers
Performing Artist have a Physical Element to their Performance
Athletes have a Creative Element to their Success in Competition
Imagine if you...
Trained Your Mind Like You Trained Your Body /Craft
to
Reframe Pressure as Fuel Shift from fear of judgment to focusing on mastery and growth.
Transform Performance Anxiety into a competitive edge Learn how to channel pressure into peak performance.
Somatic Reset Learn how to regulate physical tension and mental blocks in real time.
Execute Overthinking kills execution. Learn how to reset your mind and body for fluid, effortless performance.
Anchor Mentally Build personalized routines that ensure mental stability under pressure.
Bounce-Back Develop strategies to recover from mistakes fast without spiraling into self-doubt.
Innovation & Growth Minded Approach Employees that feel mentally and emotionally well, contribute creative solutions and think more strategically.
Growth & High-Impact Opportunity Readiness Employees who develop strong mental performance skills are better equipped for leadership roles and career advancement.
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Mental Performance Therapy Can Help
Get Expertise in the High-Functioning Experience
An approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by the physical and creative elite, and those that want to be.
Confidential and Personalized Sessions
A safe space for you to explore and overcome their internal obstacles without judgment.
Proven Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Evidence-based, ensuring measurable improvements in mental well-being and performance.
Success in sport and the performance arts isn’t just about talent or training.
It’s about Mental-Shift Mastery
What can Athletes Learn from The Arts?
What can Performance Artists Learn from Athletics?
The difference between a good performance and a breakthrough one comes down to how well you handle pressure, self-doubt, and the unpredictable nature of competition and the stage.
Choose Your Shift
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Take Your Next Step Towards Excellence
Talent and hard work got you this far, but what separates your good from great?
Whether you're stepping onto the field, the court, or the stage, the ability to handle pressure, push past self-doubt, and stay locked in when it matters most is what defines elite performers.
If high-functioning anxiety, overthinking, or inconsistency is holding you back, it's time to train your mind like you train your craft; with intention, strategy, and a proven system for success.
Your Performance Deserves a Winning Mindset
Thrive with Dr.V.
Assess How High Functioning Anxiety Shows Up For You!
This self-assessment will help you identify whether your mental patterns are supporting your performance or silently sabotaging it.