Clinical Sport Psychology Services
Clinical Sport Psychology Services
At the Personal Counseling Center, our primary focus is on providing individualized therapy services, tailored to meet the personalized needs of each student. We understand the unique challenges and pressures student-athletes face, both on and off the performance setting, and the clinical sport psychology services are committed to meet that need. Our services combine specialization and expertise in general mental health, student-athlete specific mental health, and performance psychology.
Mission
The PCC Sport Psychology team is dedicated to supporting the mental health, well-being, and performance excellence of PC student-athletes while empowering coaches and teams through consultation, education, and holistic intervention services. By combining evidence-based practices, culturally responsive care, and innovative approaches, we aim to cultivate mental resilience, promote well-being, and foster a thriving community of athletes, coaches, and staff.
Vision
Our vision is to become a leader in collegiate sport psychology by seamlessly integrating our mental health services, mental performance training, and coach consultation/education into the fabric of PC Athletics. We strive to create a culture where mental wellness is prioritized alongside athletic achievement, and where athletes and coaches are equipped with the skills and resources to excel both inside and outside their performance domain. Through collaborative efforts, evidence-based strategies, culturally responsive care, and ongoing innovation, we aim to set a new standard for holistic athlete and coach development.
Values
The PCC Sport Psychology program is guided by these core values:
- Inclusivity: Ensure access to equitable, culturally responsive mental health and performance support for all
- Integrity: Uphold ethical standards and build trust through confidentiality and professionalism
- Collaboration: Partner with athletes, coaches, and staff to co-create individualized mental health and performance services
- Resilience: Foster skills that promote persistence and adaptability under pressure
- Innovation: Embrace emerging technologies and creative solutions to advance mental health, well-being, and performance in collegiate athletics
Clinical Sport Psychology services are offered to all varsity student-athletes, but that does not mean that student-athletes can only work with a sport psychology clinician. Student-athletes have access and commonly work with the wide range of different Personal Counseling Center clinicians; student-athletes may choose to receive clinical sport psychology services because of the specialization and experience in working with student-athletes in areas of both mental health and performance psychology. All clinicians in the Personal Counseling Center are trained in and provide affirmative therapy to all student-athletes.
Areas of Focus
General Mental Health Concerns
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Grief
- Trauma
- Interpersonal/Family Concerns
- Self-Harm
- Adjustment Concerns
Performance Challenges
- Performance Anxiety
- Injury Recovery
- Balancing Demand as a Student-Athlete
- Transition In/Out of Sport
- Motivation/Burnout
- Inconsistent Performance
- Team Relationships
Performance Psychology
- Focus/Concentration/Awareness
- Imagery
- Confidence
- Performance Routines
- Value Driven Behavior
- Tactical Compassion
Services
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Individual Performance Consultation
- Team Specific Workshops
- Consultative Support for Coaches and Support Staff
- Psychiatric Services
Cost
There is no charge for services provided through the Personal Counseling Center and Clinical Sport Psychology Services.
Locations
- Lower Bedford Hall
- Innovation Lab-Ruane Friar Development Center
Clinical Sport Psychology Clinicians
Christopher Bilder, Psy.D., CMPC
Associate Director of Clinical Sport Psychology Services
cbilder@providence.edu
Please do not use email for urgent/emergency circumstances
Rachel Shinnick, Ed.M, CMPC
Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Bryce Scottron, Ph.D.
Clinical Sport Psychology Services Counselor
bscottro@providence.edu
Emmanuel Goico-Montes de Oca
Advanced Doctoral Trainee, Specializing in Clinical Sport Psychology
Confidentiality
Trust is paramount for effective care. Confidentiality is the most protected aspect of our services. All individual psychotherapy and performance consultations sessions with a licensed clinician and clinicians supervised by a licensed psychologist are confidential. Any information discussed will not be shared with coaches, teammates, athletic staff, parents, friends, professors, media, or others without your written permission except in limited circumstances as may be required by law. At your first appointment with Clinical Sport Psychology service, you will receive a written or electronic summary of guidelines related to confidentiality for your review and you will have the opportunity to discuss it with a clinician.
Contact Information
Personal Counseling Center
Lower Bedford Hall
Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm during the academic year
401.865.2343
401.865.1343
If you are in crisis and would like to speak with a counselor, please reach out to the PCC to determine if a same day appointment during business hours would be recommended or helpful.
Please do not use email to contact Personal Counseling Center staff for urgent/crisis purposes
Emergency
If you are experiencing an emergency on campus, please contact Public Safety at 401.865.2222. For off campus emergencies, contact 911.
401.865.2222
After Hours Mental Health Support
Call 401.865.2343 and press option 2 to speak with an on-call crisis counselor when the office is closed.
401.865.2343
