Clear Mind Coaching

Play how you want to play

Together we will work towards your goals of performing with a clear mind and using your skills to the best of your ability. We will work on removing mental blocks and getting “unstuck” by calming your nervous system in a gentle and focused way.

The Process

We will engage in a technique called Brainspotting which was actually created while working with an athlete, by David Grand, Ph.D. Brainspotting is a mindful and focused way of helping your brain and body process stress, relax the nervous system by letting go of whatever may be holding it back, and find the calm within yourself. It works by using your natural mind-body connection to access deeper parts of the brain where experiences can get stuck, allowing your system to work in better alignment with your desires resulting in playing to the best of your ability.

Your only job during Brainspotting is to notice what is happening inside of you, without judgement. We trust your mind-body to be able to do the work it takes to perform at its best. In other words, you cannot mess this up. I am with you along the way to help you notice and follow where your mind-body decides it needs to go.

Meet the Specialist

My name is Shelly and I have been trained and certified in Brainspotting. As someone who has played sports in some capacity for most of my life, I can attest to feeling different levels of pressure, getting stuck in my head, and still loving it so much that I keep going back for more. My husband James is also an athlete and played soccer for most of his life, and when he wasn’t playing he was coaching travel clubs. Sports and performance play a big role within our family and I’d love to be able to help others who are looking for a way to get out of their minds and into their bodies. I have also been a mental health therapist for 17 years and work out of my private practice in Illinois.

I love spending time with our young daughter, our 2 dogs, and playing golf/tennis/pickleball with my husband whenever we can. I also enjoy hiking with good friends and traveling any chance I get. If I sound like a good fit for you please reach out to further discuss!

Let’s Connect

Contact me to learn more about Brainspotting and find out if it’s right for you.

shellyk@clearmind-coach.com