Sports Therapist for Athletes in Texas
Helping Athletes Manage Pressure, Burnout, and Identity Beyond Sport
Hi, I'm Katisha
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Serving Texas Virtually & In-Person
I am the founder of Next Play Wellness and work exclusively with athletes and high performers across Texas who feel overwhelmed by pressure, burnout, and the constant demand to perform.
Many of the athletes I support look successful on the outside, but internally they feel anxious before competition, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of who they are beyond results. I started this practice because I saw how often athletes were expected to push through stress without the right mental health support. You deserve care that understands both performance and the human behind it.
My approach to therapy helps you build mental strength without sacrificing your well being. Together, we work on managing anxiety, rebuilding confidence, and creating a healthier relationship with sport so you can compete with clarity while staying grounded in yourself.
Who I Help
I work with athletes across all levels, including competitive youth, collegiate athletes, recreational competitors, and former athletes navigating life transitions.
Clients often come to therapy when they are experiencing performance anxiety, burnout, injury recovery stress, identity loss, or difficulty balancing sport with life demands. Whether you are struggling before big moments or questioning your relationship with sport altogether, therapy offers space to reset and move forward with intention.
Credentials & Professional Background
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Sport Social Worker
Experience supporting athletes in multiple performance-based environments
Advanced training in anxiety management, burnout recovery, and athlete identity work
Virtual therapy provider serving athletes across Texas
My background allows me to understand both the clinical side of mental health and the unique culture of sports. Therapy sessions are evidence-based, practical, and tailored to your sport, schedule, and goals.
My Philosophy & Mission
My mission is to help athletes perform with confidence while protecting their mental health and sense of self.
I believe athletes thrive when therapy is collaborative, respectful, and realistic. You are not broken, weak, or failing because you feel overwhelmed. You are responding to real pressure in demanding environments. Therapy at Next Play Wellness focuses on sustainable performance, emotional awareness, and helping you build a life where sport supports you rather than consumes you.
Care here is inclusive, athlete-centered, and grounded in both compassion and strategy.
What You Can Expect Working With Me
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A space that understands athlete culture and performance pressure
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Tools you can apply directly in training, competition, and daily life
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Support for both sport related stress and personal challenges
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Flexible virtual sessions that fit your schedule
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Therapy is not about taking away your drive. It is about helping you use it in a way that supports your long term mental health.