"Coming in Clutch" - A Sports Psychology Blog
Explore expert articles on sports psychology, DBT, LGBTQ+ mental health, and athletic performance from Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D., licensed psychologist. New posts monthly covering the mental side of performance, emotional regulation, identity, and mental health
The Psychology of Collecting: Why We Chase & How We Connect
There's a moment right before you open a pack of cards where everything feels possible; inside...
Grief as an Athlete: How to Cope with Loss While Competing
You get the call during practice or sitting in the hotel before a game, or maybe it's been a few...
Team Dynamics & Mental Health: Why Your Environment Matters
How many times has a coach told you to "just focus on what you can control"? And yes, your...
Challenges & Triumphs of Navigating Life as a LGBTQ+ Athlete
Sports have always been about more than winning; they're about identity, belonging, pushing...
5 DBT Skills Every Athlete Should Know (And How to Use Them)
You've probably heard of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in the context of mental health...
Performance Anxiety in Athletes: Causes & How to Overcome It
You've trained hard, watched film, put in more reps than you can count, even performed flawlessly...
What is Sports Psychology and Why Athletes Need It
As an athlete, you are no stranger to putting in the work to be the best. The early mornings, the...
Emotion Regulation Skills for Athletes: How to Bounce Bac
As much as we try to remain calm and collected at all times in sports, it's simply not possible....
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy: The Freedom to Be You
Let's be honest- Finding a therapist you trust is hard enough. Finding one who actually gets your...
Building Confidence in Athletes: Why the Mental Game Matters
Picture this: two athletes with nearly identical skill sets, similar training histories, the same...