Sport & Performance Psychologist

ABBEY LUHRS

MA
  • Athlete Confidence & Personal Growth
  • Mental Skills & Performance Psychology
  • Youth & Collegiate Athletes
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WHO ABBEY WORKS WITH

Abbey Luhrs enjoys helping athletes develop the confidence, resilience, and mental skills needed to thrive in competition and beyond. She believes every athlete benefits from learning practical strategies that improve performance while supporting long-term personal development.

Abbey works with:

  • Youth athletes
  • High school athletes
  • Collegiate athletes
  • Athletes developing confidence
  • Competitors navigating transitions
  • Athletes seeking improved mental performance

 

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST & EXPERTISE

CONFIDENCE DEVELOPMENT

Helping athletes trust themselves through preparation and consistent mental habits.

MENTAL PERFORMANCE

Teaching practical performance strategies that improve focus, confidence, and execution.

RESILIENCE

Helping athletes respond positively to setbacks while continuing to grow.

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

Supporting athletes as they pursue both competitive success and personal growth.

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MN and NC)
EMDR Basic Training
Trauma Certified Levels 1 & 2
IFS Basic Training

EDUCATION

MA in Counseling Psychology (MFT) – University of St. Thomas
BA in Psychology and Sport Management – Miami University, Ohio

APPROACH TO PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY

Abbey believes mental performance training should be individualized, practical, and integrated into everyday athletic development. She works collaboratively with athletes to build confidence, strengthen resilience, and create sustainable mental skills that support long-term success.

EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Abbey has experience working with athletes across multiple competitive levels while helping individuals improve confidence, focus, resilience, and overall mental performance.

Her work emphasizes creating supportive environments where athletes can pursue excellence while continuing to develop personally.

SPEAKING & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Abbey enjoys presenting on athlete confidence, resilience, mental skills training, and personal development for athletes, coaches, and parents.

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If you're looking to:

  • Strengthen confidence
  • Improve mental performance
  • Build resilience
  • Continue growing as both an athlete and a person

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