Sport & Performance Psychologist

DR. LAUREN ZIMMERMAN

PsyD, LP, CMPC
  • Athlete Mental Health & Performance
  • Confidence, Identity & Life Balance
  • Youth, Collegiate & Adult Athletes
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WHO DR. ZIMMERMAN WORKS WITH

Dr. Lauren Zimmerman works with athletes who want to perform at a high level while maintaining a healthy relationship with themselves, their sport, and the people around them. She believes lasting performance comes from developing confidence, resilience, and self-awareness—not simply learning mental skills.

She enjoys working with:

  • Youth, high school, collegiate, and adult athletes
  • Athletes balancing academics, careers, and competition
  • Competitors navigating anxiety, stress, or burnout
  • Athletes experiencing confidence or identity challenges
  • Individuals seeking long-term personal growth alongside athletic success
  • Teams committed to building healthy, high-performing cultures

 

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST & EXPERTISE

ATHLETE CONFIDENCE

Helping athletes develop confidence rooted in preparation, self-awareness, and consistent habits rather than results alone.

MENTAL HEALTH & PERFORMANCE

Supporting athletes as they navigate stress, anxiety, emotional well-being, and the demands of competitive sport.

BALANCE & ATHLETE IDENTITY

Helping athletes maintain perspective while balancing academics, relationships, careers, and athletics.

RESILIENCE THROUGH ADVERSITY

Developing practical tools that allow athletes to respond confidently to setbacks, mistakes, injuries, and change.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology – University of Wyoming
MS in Clinical Psychology – University of Wyoming
BA in Psychology – University of North Dakota
Doctoral Internship – VA Puget Sound Health Care System, American Lake Division

APPROACH TO PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY

Dr. Zimmerman believes sustainable performance begins by understanding the individual behind the athlete. She works collaboratively with clients to identify strengths, overcome barriers, and build practical mental skills that improve both performance and overall well-being.

Her goal is to help athletes perform with greater confidence while enjoying the process of competition and continued personal growth.

EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Dr. Zimmerman has experience supporting athletes across multiple sports and competitive levels through individual consultations, team programming, and mental performance coaching.

Her work focuses on helping athletes improve confidence, strengthen resilience, navigate life transitions, and perform consistently under pressure while supporting their overall psychological health.

SPEAKING & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Dr. Zimmerman enjoys presenting to athletes, coaches, teams, and organizations on confidence, athlete well-being, resilience, mental performance, and creating environments where athletes can thrive.

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READY TO WORK WITH DR. ZIMMERMAN?

If you're looking to:

  • Improve confidence
  • Navigate stress or anxiety
  • Strengthen resilience
  • Perform consistently while maintaining balance

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