The Athlete Insight Team

 

Mackenzi Kirschner Phelan, LPCC

(she/her/hers)

In-Person & Telehealth

License - Colorado

Specialties - Sport & performance enhancement, athlete retirement, college recruitment & transition, injury recovery, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD

Populations - Children (10+), Adolescents, Adults

Help, and the need for it, looks different for every athlete. Truly, there is no blueprint for how, when, or why athletes ask for help; however, taking the first step is the biggest one. Whether you struggle with anxious thoughts while performing, have difficulty connecting with others and building community, or feel confused about finding purpose outside of sport, you’re in the right place.

Every athlete is different and has experienced their own struggles leading them to this point. So, why shouldn’t your therapy process be just as individualized? Using a humanistic and client-centered approach, I focus on each athlete as an individual and utilize techniques that aim to heal a whole person rather than narrowly focus on the athlete.

My priority is to create a cooperative therapeutic environment where you feel safe to explore topics and emotions that are tough to face. Together, we can sort through your challenges to achieve your goals in life and sport.

My background as a Division 1 athlete and former assistant team manager at Oral Roberts University has given me a unique insight into the nuanced mental health needs of athletes. Not only did I compete as soccer player, I also had the incredible opportunity to spearhead the recruitment of prospective high school student athletes. Having experienced firsthand the importance of caring for the mind as intentionally as the body, I have a deep understanding of the mental health challenges faced by athletes. I am committed to advancing the conversation on mental health in athletics and provide a supportive environment for athletes to address their challenges, enabling them to optimize their mental health and achieve their peak mental performance.

Experience - I graduated from Wichita State University with a master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Sports Counseling. Prior to joining Athlete Insight, I worked at the WSU Wise Clinic assessing and working with clients in the community in addition to providing counseling in the private practice setting where I assisted clients working through performance anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD symptoms.

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Meet The Athlete Insight Team

  • Kate Bennett, PsyD

    In-person & Telehealth

    Specialties
    Eating disorders, sport & performance enhancement, anxiety, perfectionism, career/life transition, confidence & resilience, sport trauma, return from injury

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  • Amy Laurent, MD

    In-person & Telehealth

    Specialties
    Medication Management

    Eating disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, substance abuse

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  • Mackenzi Kirschner Phelan, LPCC

    In-person & Telehealth

    Specialties
    Athlete retirement, college recruitment & transition, injury recovery, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD

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  • Amanda Tierney, MS, CSCS, CEDS-C

    Telehealth

    Specialties

    Return-to-Sport, Healing relationship to movement/sport/fitness, Retiring-Athletes, Overcoming Injury, Return-to-Work

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  • Megan Delgado

    In-person

    Specialties

    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life-Transitions, Identity Development/Exploration, Self-Esteem & Personal Growth, Interpersonal/Relationship Issues, Gender-affirming care

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