Sport & Performance Psychologist

DR. KIRBI KIDD

PhD, CMPC
  • Confidence & Emotional Regulation
  • Collegiate & Elite Athletics
  • Leadership & Team Performance
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WHO DR. KIDD WORKS WITH

Dr. Kirbi Kidd partners with athletes, teams, and performers seeking to maximize both performance and personal growth. She enjoys helping athletes strengthen confidence, regulate emotions, and perform consistently while navigating the challenges that accompany competitive sport.

She works particularly well with:

  • Collegiate athletes
  • Elite competitors
  • Emerging leaders
  • Athletes managing perfectionism
  • Teams building stronger culture
  • Performers navigating high expectations

 

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST & EXPERTISE

CONFIDENCE UNDER PRESSURE

Helping athletes trust their preparation when competition becomes stressful.

EMOTIONAL REGULATION

Teaching athletes practical strategies for managing emotions without allowing them to control performance.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Working with captains, leaders, and emerging leaders to improve communication, influence, and team culture.

TEAM PERFORMANCE

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

APPROACH TO PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY

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.

EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Dr. Kidd has worked extensively with collegiate athletics, elite performers, and teams seeking sustainable performance improvement.

Her work includes:

  • Team consulting
  • Individual mental performance coaching
  • Leadership development
  • Confidence training
  • Emotional regulation
  • Performance consistency

SPEAKING & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Dr. Kidd regularly presents on leadership, confidence, communication, emotional regulation, and building high-performing athletic environments.

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READY TO WORK WITH DR. KIDD?

Whether you're seeking greater confidence, stronger leadership skills, or improved consistency under pressure, Dr. Kidd can help you develop the mental skills necessary to reach your goals.

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Founder, Senior Principal Sport Psychologist

Founder, Senior Principal Sport Psychologist

Principal Sport Psychologist

Vice President of Clinical Services, Principal Sport Psychologist

Principal Sport Psychologist

Principal Sport Psychologist

Principal Sport Psychologist

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Postdoctoral Resident

Mental Performance Consultant

Mental Performance Consultant

Athletic Counselor

Athletic Counselor

Athletic Counselor

Athletic Counselor

Athletic Counselor, Research Project Specialist, Outreach Content Specialist

Athletic Counselor, Research Project Specialist, Outreach Content Specialist

Associate Mental Performance Consultant

Associate Hockey Performance Consultant

Associate Mental Performance Consultant

Associate Hockey Performance Consultant

Mental Performance Consultant

Mental Performance Consultant

Executive Director of Client Relations

Director of Operations

Product Manager, Research and Development Consultant

Associate Consultant

Office Coordinator

Executive Assistant, Operations Generalist

Intake Specialist

Intake and Marketing Specialist/Associate Mental Skills Consultant

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Associate Mental Skills Consultant, Intake Specialist

Associate Mental Skills Consultant, Intake Specialist

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