Sport social work

Sport social work embraces the evolving field of athletic mental health, combining the power of the mind and body to enhance performance. Through mental performance coaching or therapy, athletes can develop resilience, manage stress, and strengthen the mind-body connection, helping them stay focused and perform under pressure. Whether you're striving to overcome mental blocks or elevate your game, Tara’s approach and interventions will give you the tools to bring your performance to new heights—on and off the field.

Rate: $200 for 50 minute sessions

$100 for 30 minute sessions

Digital workbooks

Mental Performance Coaching

Mental coaching is about unlocking potential and optimizing performance. Whether it’s building confidence, managing stress, improving focus, or overcoming mental blocks, coaching provides practical strategies to help you perform at your best. With a focus on goal-setting, visualization, and mental toughness, you'll be equipped with the tools to excel both in competition and in life.

Issues commonly covered:

- confidence

- ADHD and focus

- identity

- disordered eating

- performance anxiety

Therapy for Athletes

Athletes face unique pressures, from physical demands to performance expectations. Tara offers therapy specifically designed for athletes, addressing challenges like anxiety, burnout, injury recovery, and identity beyond sport. With a trauma-informed approach, therapy sessions help you gain insight into your emotional well-being, build resilience, and foster a healthy relationship with your sport and yourself. Whether you're navigating the highs and lows of competition or dealing with personal struggles, you'll be provided a safe space for healing and growth.

*Therapy services are only available for Florida-based athletes at this time.

Workshops & Speaking Engagements

Virtual or in-person interactive workshops offer athletes, coaches, parents and teams valuable tools to prioritize mental health. Topics range from building mental health skills to promoting team culture and emotional well-being. These workshops provide practical, actionable strategies that enhance performance, foster a neutral mindset, and cultivate strong team dynamics. By normalizing conversations about mental health, these presentations help athletes and teams improve holistically.

Eating Disorders

With a trauma-informed and sport-specific approach, Tara helps athletes restore a healthy relationship with food, body, and sport. Treatment focuses on understanding the emotional, environmental, and psychological factors behind eating disorders while providing practical strategies for recovery. Working alongside a team of medical and nutritional experts, Tara supports athletes in regaining both physical and mental strength, ensuring a balanced and sustainable path to recovery. Referrals for intensive care are readily available.

Consulting

Tara provides consultations for sport and school social workers, as well as organizations, looking to strengthen mental health support for athletes and students. From developing mental health programs to offering organizational guidance, Tara’s expertise helps teams and institutions meet their unique needs and enhance overall well-being.

Group consulting is also available for prospective social workers entering the athletics space. Workshops and group consultation groups are announced on Instagram.