Sport & Performance Psychologist

DR. CHRISSY HOLM HAIDER

PhD, CMPC
  • Performance Anxiety & Confidence
  • Injury Recovery & Athlete Identity
  • Youth, Collegiate & Elite Athletes
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WHO DR. HOLM HAIDER WORKS WITH

Dr. Chrissy Holm Haider works with athletes who want to strengthen both their performance and their relationship with sport. She enjoys partnering with athletes at every stage of development—from youth competitors building confidence to elite performers navigating the demands of high-level competition.

She is an excellent fit for:

  • Athletes struggling with performance anxiety or self-doubt
  • Athletes returning from injury
  • Youth and collegiate athletes developing confidence
  • Elite athletes looking for greater consistency under pressure
  • Athletes experiencing identity challenges outside of competition
  • Coaches and teams seeking healthier performance environments

Her collaborative approach helps athletes build practical mental skills while creating sustainable confidence that extends beyond competition

 

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST & EXPERTISE

PERFORMANCE UNDER PRESSURE

Learning to trust preparation while managing pressure, expectations, and competitive stress.

INJURY RECOVERY

Helping athletes rebuild confidence, motivation, and identity throughout rehabilitation and return-to-play.

CONFIDENCE DEVELOPMENT

Developing lasting confidence through preparation, self-awareness, and consistent mental habits rather than short-term motivation.

ATHLETE WELL-BEING

Supporting athletes as people first while helping them pursue excellence in sport.

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Certified Mental Performance Consultant

EQ-i 2.0 / EQ360 Certification

EDUCATION

Ed.D. in Sport and Performance Psychology; MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – University of Western States

MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology – Brunel University, London

BA in Communication Studies and Psychology – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

APPROACH TO PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY

Dr. Holm Haider believes mental performance grows from understanding the whole athlete. She works collaboratively with clients to identify barriers, develop individualized strategies, and create practical tools that translate directly into competition.

Her work focuses on helping athletes build confidence they can rely on regardless of circumstances while maintaining balance and long-term enjoyment of sport.

 

EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Dr. Holm Haider has extensive experience supporting athletes across multiple sports and competitive levels through individual consultation, team work, and performance psychology services.

Her background includes helping athletes navigate:

  • Performance anxiety
  • Injury recovery
  • Confidence development
  • Mental skills training
  • Team dynamics
  • High-performance environments

SPEAKING & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Dr. Holm Haider provides presentations for athletes, parents, coaches, and organizations on topics including confidence, mental performance, injury recovery, and creating healthy performance cultures.

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If you're looking to:

  • Build confidence
  • Perform more consistently
  • Return stronger from injury
  • Develop practical mental skills

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