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Sports Performance Therapy & Counseling in the North Shore and Chicago.

Unlocking your full potential, on and off the field.

At Lake Shore Therapy Group, we understand that being an athlete is about more than just physical skill—it’s about mental toughness, focus, and resilience. Our sports performance therapy in Northfield, Greater North Shore Area, and Greater Chicago Area helps athletes of all ages and skill levels overcome mental barriers, build confidence, and achieve their goals.

What is Sports Performance Therapy?

Sports performance therapy focuses on the psychological aspects of athletic performance. Whether you’re a professional athlete, a student in competitive sports, or someone looking to enhance recreational performance, we provide tools to:

  • Manage performance anxiety

  • Build mental toughness

  • Enhance focus and concentration

  • Recover from injuries (mentally and emotionally)

  • Set and achieve goals

  • Strengthen team dynamics and communication

Who Benefits from Sports Performance Therapy?

  1. Competitive athletes looking for a mental edge

  2. Student-athletes balancing academics and sports

  3. Injured athletes navigating the emotional toll of recovery

  4. Recreational athletes striving to improve performance

  5. Teams seeking to enhance communication and cohesion

The mental game is just as important as physical training. By strengthening focus, confidence, and resilience, athletes can perform at their best under any circumstances.

Our Approach

We use evidence-based techniques to help athletes strengthen their mental game, including:

  • Mindfulness and relaxation strategies to stay calm under pressure

  • Visualization and mental rehearsal to improve consistency

  • Cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT) to challenge self-doubt and negative thinking

  • Resilience training to bounce back from setbacks

  • Goal-setting and motivation strategies to keep you on track

Each session is tailored to your unique challenges, whether you’re preparing for a big competition, recovering from an injury, or striving to reach new heights in your sport.

Areas We Serve

Our therapists and counselors are licensed in the state of Illinois. We provide in person or online therapy and counseling for any resident living in these areas:

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Greater North Shore Area

  • Northfield, IL

  • Evanston, IL

  • Winnetka, IL

  • Wilmette, IL

  • Northbrook, IL

  • Highland Park, IL

  • Glenview, IL

  • Lake Forest, IL

  • Lake Bluff, IL

  • Deerfield, IL

  • Skokie, IL

Are you ready to lead a more fulfilling life?

We offer a personalized approach to therapy from the comfort of your own home, serving the Greater Chicago Area & Illinois residents. Send us a message using this form, or schedule an appointment with us.

At Lake Shore Therapy Group, we believe in the power of transformation and the journey towards inner healing and personal growth. Our practice is founded on the principle that everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to navigate life's challenges, develop resilience, and uncover their true potential.

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Marisa DiBennardi smiling, therapist

Marisa DiBennardi, LPC

Specialties: Pediatrics, Eating Disorders, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Trauma informed

Piper Benjamin, LCSW, NTP

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Women’s Health, Substance Use, CBT, Mindfulness.
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Jonathan (Jon) Colledge, LCPC

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Couples, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness.
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Jonathan (Jon) Colledge, LCPC

Specialties: Sports Performance Anxiety, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Adolescents.