Empower Performance. Strengthen Well-Being. Cultivate Self-Mastery.
Welcome—this is a space where healing, growth, and performance come together. My work is trauma-informed and integrates EMDR therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) with a client-centered approach. I specialize in supporting athletes, professional coaches, first responders, performing artists, veterans, and high performers across Phoenix and Scottsdale. Whether you’re overcoming trauma, managing anxiety, or striving for peak performance, we’ll focus on resilience, confidence, and well-being—so you can show up fully in your sport, your work, and your life.
For athletes and high performers who need focused support within a limited time frame—such as overcoming the yips or preparing for an upcoming event or competition—I offer intensive sessions designed to target specific challenges quickly and effectively. Learn more about these intensives and how they can help you perform at your best following the Therapy tab for more information.
I’m Samantha Sheeley, LPC, NCC
As a former professional athlete, coach, and now trauma-informed therapist, I understand the unique pressures that athletes, high performers, first responders, and professionals face. I use EMDR therapy, sports psychology, and evidence-based approaches like DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients overcome mental blocks, recover from setbacks, and create flow in both performance and life.
Flow is that state where you’re fully present, deeply engaged, and performing at your best—it’s not just for competition, but for living with meaning and balance. As Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reminds us, “The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times… but the ones where we are fully engaged.”
Your mindset is one of your greatest tools—and with the right support, you can build resilience, confidence, and clarity to thrive in your sport, career, and relationships.
Contact me today for a free introductory call to see if we’re the right fit and how we can create flow in your process.
MY COACHING METHOD
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Performance Communication
Assist coaches in meeting their athletes at their current level and developing a communication style that enhances performance.
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Nurturing Strong Connections in Your Support System"
Cultivating and Strengthening Connections Within Your Support System for Lasting Bonds.
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Transformative Guide: Rewriting Narratives
Navigate the Journey: Reflecting and Rewriting Unhelpful Narratives with Expert Guidance
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EMDR for Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Rewire and Thrive
Unlocking Transformation: Utilizing EMDR to Rewire and Overcome Limiting Beliefs
Together, We Will:
FOSTER ACCOUNTABILITY | DEEPEN SELF-AWARENESS | REFRAME FAILURE
With my united efforts, you will define your unique story, embrace every aspect of your identity, and unleash your full potential. Let's embark on this journey to liberate your past and create the freedom for a brighter, more fulfilling future.
WORK WITH ME
As a former professional athlete and coach, I understand the challenges of identity, pressure, and expectations. Using EMDR, proven to reduce trauma and anxiety, I help high achievers tackle mental blocks, recover confidence, and elevate performance. Let’s work together to overcome setbacks and unlock your full potential to achieve your goals.
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