Leslie Berger, LCPC, Clinical Level Therapist, Independent Contractor (In Person Community & Virtual)

Leslie Berger, LCPC, CCMHC, therapist, coach, mental performance specialist, and lifelong athlete. After years of playing and coaching basketball at the college and international level, Leslie made it her mission to support athletes not just physically, but mentally — where the real game is often won or lost.  With over 15 years of experience at the intersection of sports and psychology, Leslie specializes in team dynamics, performance anxiety, leadership development, and athlete mental skills training.

Leslie’s professional journey spans elite NCAA coaching positions at institutions like the University of Missouri, Washington University in St. Louis, and MidAmerica Nazarene University, as well as playing international competition in Israel and with the USA Maccabi Team. Leslie’s coaching experience, combined with a deep background in mental health counseling for teens and young adults, gives me a unique ability to speak the language of both athletes and therapists.

From 2nd grade teams (yes, Leslie coaches her daughter’s!) to college programs, Leslie spent hercareer combining real-life sport experience with clinical training in therapy, helping athletes manage anxiety, improve focus, and step into their leadership. Leslie’s been the assistant coach on elite college benches, the therapist in school hallways, and the go-to person when athletes or teams hit a wall. Let's work together to elevate your mental mastery skills!

Teams: Basketball, School Refusal Program

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