


Dr. Kirsten Allen
Sport & Rehabilitation Psychologist | Certified Mental Performance Consultant | Board-Certified Rehabilitation Psychologist
I’m a psychologist, former collegiate swimmer, and lifelong learner passionate about helping high performers live fuller, more aligned lives—on and off the field.
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Having grown up across the U.S. and abroad, I was shaped by diverse cultures and a love for movement. Swimming was my anchor early on, teaching me the deep connection between mind and body. These days, I live in the Southeast with a slower rhythm—finding joy in nature, books, good coffee, spiritual connection, and time with animals, family, and friends.
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What energizes me most is witnessing others thrive. Whether you're an athlete navigating performance anxiety, a student rediscovering motivation, or a professional facing high demands, I use an integrative, collaborative approach to support growth, resilience, and clarity.
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Through individual therapy, performance coaching, mentorship, and team workshops, I guide high-functioning individuals in refining mental skills, reconnecting with their values, and optimizing performance and wellbeing.
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Because I believe life’s most meaningful progress happens with Collaborative Minds.
Education, Training & License(s)
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Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD, 2018)
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Master’s in Sport & Performance Psychology (MASPP, 2013)
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As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and Board-Certified Rehabilitation Psychologist (ABPP), I have uniquely blending expertise in performance optimization with injury recovery. Prior to starting this practice, I specialized in helping athletes and professionals navigate life transitions and return to sport or work after injury. My focus was on acute and post-acute recovery, not chronic conditions.​
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Areas of Specialty
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Sport & Performance Psychology
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Mental Skills Coaching
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Resilience & Emotion Regulation
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Identity, Transitions, & Values Work
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Mind-Body Integration
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Supervision & Mentorship (CMPC Track)
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Licensed to Practice in:
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Georgia
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North Carolina
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South Carolina
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Across PSYPACT states.
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