by Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D. | Apr 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
You’ve done everything right. The training, the film, the reps. You know this sport. You’ve performed well in practice more times than you can count. But the moment the lights come on, the championship meet, the college showcase, the professional tryout,... by Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D. | Apr 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
You’ve put in the work. The early mornings, the extra reps, the film sessions. Your physical conditioning is on point. But when it’s game time, or race day, or the big audition, something shifts. Your mind starts working against you instead of for you.... by Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D. | Feb 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
You know the feeling. Something happens, a comment from a coach, a conflict with a friend, a bad grade, a frustrating loss, and suddenly your emotions are running the show. You react before you think. You say something you regret. You spiral for hours over something... by Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D. | Feb 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Finding a therapist you trust is hard enough. Finding one who actually gets your life, your identity, your relationships, your specific experiences of navigating the world as an LGBTQ+ person, is something else entirely. That’s the difference affirming therapy... by Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D. | Feb 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
You’ve seen it before. Two athletes with nearly identical skill sets, similar training histories, the same coach. One of them steps into a big moment and delivers. The other hesitates, tightens up, and underperforms. The difference almost never comes down to...
