I'm Erica Force, PhD, CMPC
My passion is helping Athletes achieve well-being, balance, and peak performance – to perform their best in all situations.
As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and registered Sport Psychologist with the U.S. Olympic Committee, I offer services for clients of all ages (adults & adolescents), and have the privilege of working with athletes of all levels from youth to professional, Olympic/elite.
“Baseball is ninety percent mental and the rest is physical. “
Yogi Berra
New York Yankee professional baseball player. Elected to Hall of Fame, 1972
If you’re tired of struggling to reach the next level of your success, only to fall short in competition due to powerful performance blocks like anxiety, constant worry about mistakes, or difficulty managing the pressure, then let’s talk to collaborate on how I can help you overcome the blocks holding you back.
Don’t look back after another year goes by only to find yourself stuck struggling with the same barriers continuing to hold you back. Together we can create new habits and break through those blocks to help you reach the next level of success.
How This Works
This process is for athletes & performers who want to unlock their true potential WITHOUT wasting years of their life doing the same thing and getting the same results. Here’s how it works in 3 simple steps.
step 1: Let's Talk
Let’s talk! Just fill out the consultation application to connect and discover the path forward for you.
step 2: mental map
We will customize a plan to help you effectively learn specific mental skills and how to integrate them into training and competition.
step 3: breakthrough
Take your life to new heights reaching the next level of your success by implementing new tailored habits that create new results.
I’ve been in this game for nearly 40 years. I’ve worked with millions of people from more than 100 different countries across the world. I’ve coached some of the most successful people in the world, like Marc Benioff, Steve Wynn and Peter Guber. But across the board, the number one problem they face when they are trying to grow to the next level of success is always the same. Most people shift their entire focus to strategy. But 80% of the time, the chokehold on their growth is actually their psychology.
Tony Robbins
The nation's top life and business strategist
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Dr. Force specializes in tele-therapy where she is able to offer flexible scheduling with online appointments using a secure video conference. She is licensed in multiple states to offer services in DC, MD, VA, TX, CO, and FL.
Tele-therapy is a great option because it offers flexibility with scheduling for individuals with busy schedules or who travel often. Tele-therapy appointments can typically be conducted from anywhere there is a good internet connection. Dr. Force uses a HIPAA compliant platform for the video conference. When you schedule your appointment, she will send you a secure link for logging in at the time of your appointment.
The simple answer is, it depends. Insurance companies reimburse for services provided by a licensed mental health professional (like Dr. Force) when there is a mental health diagnosis.
Dr. Force is considered out-of-network as a psychologist in private practice. If you have out-of-network benefits through your insurance plan, Dr. Force can provide you a SuperBill after your appointment that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Mental skills in sports include skills such as confidence building strategies, visualization, mindfulness, goal setting, performance routines, emotional regulation, mistake recovery, positive self-talk, and many more!
The good news is mental skills can be LEARNED! They are appropriate for all ages and all levels of sports and performance. An added benefit is mental skills learned for sports and performance can be transferred to other areas of life such as school and work.
Working with a sport psychologist can help you learn specific skills to put into a customized mental plan to enhance your performance.
As a sport psychologist, Dr. Erica Force is a licensed psychologist who specializes in sports and performance. Because she is nationally certified as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Dr. Force has the “gold standard” of training and expertise as a sport psychologist.
There are multiple benefits of working with a sport psychologist who is both a licensed psychologist and a CMPC. The main benefit is Dr. Force is able to help athletes with a larger variety of concerns ranging from improving performance to managing mental health conditions.
Contact Dr. Force at forcepsychology@gmail.com to connect. Dr. Force will will send you information about services and fees.
Because each athlete is unique, treatment goals and plans are customized with the athlete during the initial session. Thus, length of treatment varies for each individual. It is recommended to start with 4-5 sessions to effectively learn specific mental skills and how to integrate them into training and competition. Some athletes elect to attend only a few sessions, while others may transition to a maintenance schedule after their mental plan is well established where they attend regular sessions on a monthly basis.
Let's Break Through Your Blocks and Unlock Your Full Potential to Perform Your Best in All Situations!
No matter how successful someone is, when they want to reach the next level of success, breaking through the mental blocks is essential in order to create new habits for new results. Don’t let another year go by without tapping into your true potential. Invest in yourself now for big returns later.