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Sport & Performance Psychologist
Dr. Mikesell is a strong fit for:
His work is especially valuable for athletes who understand that sustained success comes from developing both mental skills and psychological health.
Athletic performance doesn't happen in isolation. Anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional well-being all influence how athletes train, compete, and recover. Dr. Mikesell integrates mental performance strategies with clinical psychology to help athletes perform at a high level while supporting long-term mental wellness.
Every athlete has a unique story, values, and motivations. Rather than applying generic mental skills, Dr. Mikesell develops individualized strategies that reflect each athlete's personal experiences, competitive environment, and long-term goals.
Drawing from specialized clinical training and experience, Dr. Mikesell works with athletes navigating eating disorders, body image concerns, and unhealthy relationships with food while helping them maintain healthy, sustainable performance.
Whether returning from injury, adjusting to a new competitive level, or overcoming setbacks, Dr. Mikesell helps athletes build resilience, confidence, and practical mental skills that allow them to move forward with purpose.
CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Psychologist (LP)
Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)
PSYPACT Authorized
EDUCATION Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology – University of North Texas
MA in Sport and Performance Psychology – University of Denver
BS in Psychology – University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Doctoral Internship – University of St. Thomas Center for Wellbeing
Dr. Mikesell believes effective sport psychology begins with understanding the individual before addressing performance. Every athlete brings unique strengths, challenges, values, and experiences into competition, and those differences deserve an individualized approach.
His work blends evidence-based performance psychology with clinical expertise to help athletes improve confidence, strengthen resilience, and develop practical strategies that support both athletic success and overall well-being.
His approach emphasizes:
Dr. Mikesell has worked with athletes across youth, high school, collegiate, and adult levels while providing both mental performance and clinical psychological services. His experience includes supporting athletes through performance challenges, injury recovery, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
His background includes work with organizations including Macalester College and USA Curling while maintaining a particular interest in the unique mental demands of CrossFit athletes.
His experience includes:
As both a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), Dr. Mikesell offers a comprehensive approach that supports athletes both inside and outside of competition.
Dr. Mikesell enjoys working with teams, coaches, organizations, and athletic departments on topics including:
For speaking inquiries, please contact Premier Sport Psychology.
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