Our Providers | Alston for Athletes

Our Standards

A network you can trust

Every provider in our network meets rigorous standards for education, licensing, and experience working with athletes.

Many of our licensed psychologists are members of PSYPACT, allowing them to practice across 40+ participating states — increasing accessibility for athletes in rural or under-resourced regions.

How They Work

Athlete-first care

Our providers blend traditional therapy with sport psychology techniques, delivering one-on-one, athlete-centered care rooted in clinical best practices — specialized in performance, anxiety, identity development, injury recovery, and trauma.

The Network Includes

Doctoral & master’s-level clinicians

Doctoral-Level Clinicians

Many hold a PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology
Specialized in performance, anxiety, identity development, and trauma
Experienced in working with high-performance and elite athletes

Master’s-Level Clinicians

All are licensed therapists (e.g., LPC, LMFT, LCSW)
Many are dually trained or credentialed as Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPC)
Blend traditional therapy with sport psychology techniques to meet athletes where they are

Our Network

Providers we’ve partnered with

Alston for Athletes collaborates with a growing network of highly respected professionals in clinical psychology, sport performance, and athlete well-being. These individuals bring deep experience working with adolescent, collegiate, and professional athletes:

Dr. Erin Ayala

Dr. Jane Andersen

Dr. Marissa Norman

Dr. Justin Jacques

Dr. Ashley Zapata

Dr. Deborah Roche

Dr. Krissy Karr

Dr. Dan Zimet

Dr. Jackie Albanes

Dr. Kristi Hall

Dr. Kirbi Kidd

Dr. Tim Herzog

Help connect athletes with this network

Your support funds Mental Health Scholarships that pair student-athletes with these providers at no cost to their families

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