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She works particularly well with:
Helping athletes trust their preparation when competition becomes stressful.
Teaching athletes practical strategies for managing emotions without allowing them to control performance.
Working with captains, leaders, and emerging leaders to improve communication, influence, and team culture.
Helping teams improve communication, resilience, and collective performance.
CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Psychologist, Minnesota Board of Psychology
EDUCATION Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology – Springfield College
MSc in Athletic Counseling – Springfield College
BS in Psychology (minor in Sport Studies) – Mount Holyoke College
Trauma Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling
Dr. Kidd believes high performance develops through intentional practice, self-awareness, and strong relationships. Her work helps athletes strengthen the psychological skills necessary to consistently compete with confidence while continuing to grow personally.
She emphasizes practical tools that athletes can immediately implement in practices, competition, and everyday life.
Dr. Kidd has worked extensively with collegiate athletics, elite performers, and teams seeking sustainable performance improvement.
Her work includes:
Kirbi works with individuals and teams of all ages and levels, and currently divides her time between individual/team clients and contract work for the Macalester College athletic department.
Kirbi Kidd, Psy.D. is a Sport Psychologist specializing in Sport and Performance Psychology. Kirbi employs a collaborative approach with her clients, helping them identify and develop the specific skills required to feel and perform at their best.
Kirbi’s services combine her passion for sport with her compassion for people. A former collegiate basketball player, she graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a major in Psychology and a self-designed minor in Sport Studies. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Athletic Counseling and her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College. As a graduate student, she worked with athletic teams at the high school and collegiate levels on mental performance skills, and gained clinical experiences serving individuals and families ranging from pre-K to college-aged adults and professionals. She later served alongside the Counseling and Sport Psychology department at Mississippi State as an APA Psychological Intern, assisting teams and individual athletes with workshops and individual counseling sessions. As a practitioner, Kirbi emphasizes rapport building to build trust and an understanding of her clients’ unique needs. She fosters an inclusive environment in her sessions, and believes that feelings of comfort and safety are essential to holistic mental healthcare.
Kirbi is a lifelong learner who enjoys reading, museums, and exploring new cultures. She is an avid Marvel fan who loves superheroes and a good origin story. She is certified in three different Les Mills group fitness programs, and aspires to build inroads between the mental health and fitness industries.
Dr. Kidd regularly presents on leadership, confidence, communication, emotional regulation, and building high-performing athletic environments.
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