Micah B. Schnurstein, LCSW aims to provide evidence-based interventions to athletes, performers, and entertainers looking to increase mental health and performance within their individual sport, profession, or life. As a former professional athlete, Micah combines his personal experience with his expertise in mental health to enhance performance and mindfulness in the most stressful moments in competition.
It can be difficult to talk about challenges related to performance within sports and the workplace, which can lead to prolonged suffering and decreased ability to function at your peak levels. Micah will work with you to explore current challenges, learn skills to identify values within your sport, and develop specific goals to work towards those values. Micah understands from firsthand experience the impact that mental health and stress can have on performance at elite levels. He can support you in your journey to better cope with difficulties in performance, injury recovery, retirement, anxiety, and depression. Micah's general approach to treatment includes:
