C.A.T.S. Clinical & Sport Psychology Services

Who We Are

C.A.T.S. Clinical and Sport Psychology is a team of licensed mental health clinicians who provide mental health and mental performance services to University of Arizona student athletes.

Our comprehensive and holistic approach is intended to support student-athletes in their ability to excel athletically, academically and in their personal lives. Our philosophy focuses on creating environments that facilitate psychological safety and empowering individuals to take proactive measures to improve their performance and mental fortitude.

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Our Mission

To cultivate the mental health, performance, and leadership of student-athletes as they pursue excellence in competition, academics, and life.

Our Vision

To serve as the leading model of excellence in sport psychology, empowering student athletes to thrive in competition and in life.

Meet Our Team

Rachel Shedd, MS, LPC

Associate Athletic Director, Sports Psychology

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Jessica Flayer, PhD, LPC, CMPC

Assistant Director of CATS Clinical & Sport Psychology

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Our Services

Mental Health

Our clinical services aim to support a reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life, athletic performance, and emotional well-being. Presenting concerns we can help with include but are not limited to:

Adjustment
Depression
Anxiety
Eating Disorders
Trauma
Substance Use

Coping with Injury
Stress Management
Relationships
Identity
Life Transition

Our clinical services include:

Individual Sessions
Group Sessions
Integrated Health Team Consultation
Crisis Support and Intervention
Community Referrals

Mental Performance

Our mental performance services are designed to enhance resilience, confidence, focus, and overall well-being while supporting optimal performance in sport and life. Areas we can help individuals, teams, coaches and staff with performance enhancement include, but are not limited to:

Self-talk
Mental Imagery
Goal Setting
Emotional Regulation
Focus and Attention
Performance Slumps

Confidence
Leadership
Team Dynamics
Communication
Consistency
Resiliency

Resources

Emergency

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency contact:

911
CAPS 24/7 Crisis Support: 520-621-3334
Dial 988
Text 741741
Visit your nearest hospital

Emotional

WELLCATS:
https://wellcats.arizona.edu/

Performance

Association for Applied Sport Psychology Blog
https://appliedsportpsych.org/blog/

Campus Health Counseling & Psych Services

https://caps.arizona.edu/

Mindfulness App Download

https://www.calm.com/
https://www.headspace.com/

FAQs

Will my coaches or parents know I meet with Sport Psych?

Our services are confidential. Should you want your parents and/or coaches involved in your care, you can provide written consent.

Where do individual sessions take place?

Our offices are located in the Ginny L. Clements Academic Building on the second floor.

What if I see my provider on campus or at a practice?

You will see us at practices and games - we like watching you compete! But, you guide how we interact, and we always respect your privacy.

Can I meet with a specific clinician?

You can request to meet with a specific clinician on staff. If they are available to meet with you and it is an appropriate fit, we can support this request! If the provider is not available, we can work collaboratively to identify another provider on staff that will be a good fit.