Confluence Mind and Motion

Division of Sport Psychology

Rebuilding relationships with sport through play

Welcome

You’re here because the space where you most belong is one dedicated to sports and motion. It is a domain where your spirit accesses nourishment via movement, performance, and joyful play. In this space, the energy and efforts you give come together to shape not just what you do, but who you are. You’re called an Athlete, and it is one of the safest and most fulfilling identities you embody.

The best athletes in the world aren’t just physically gifted; they are connected—to their sport, their teammates, and most importantly, to the joy of play. Traditional sport psychology approaches problems in sport as individual work, which disconnects athletes and drives them further from their community and themselves. At Confluence Mind and Motion, we help athletes identify and repair ruptures within their community. This reconnection unlocks an athlete’s ability to access play as a direct pathway to winning.

About

Spencer Kilpatrick, MSW, LCSW

Athlete Development Specialist | Sport Social Worker

Welcome to Confluence Mind and Motion, Division of Sport Psychology. This is a space where my expertise as a licensed psychotherapist, Sport Social Worker (ASWIS-certified), and coach blend together to help athletes and coaches build resilience, connection, and sustainable success. As a former Division II collegiate tennis player and longtime coach (Certified Tennis Professional (PTR), I understand both the psychological and technical demands of sport and movement, grounding my work in play, attachment science, and developmental psychology.

My approach integrates sport mental skills training with emotional depth, which helps athletes reconnect with the joy of movement, manage pressure, and thrive in competition and life. Work with me through one-on-one coaching, team workshops, and specialized process groups designed to enhance performance, strengthen team dynamics, and foster long-term well-being in sport.

Services

For Athletes
  • Performance Coaching: 1-on-1 or small group training focused on developing mental skills like confidence, focus, and resilience.
  • Injury & Return-to-Play Support: Psychological strategies for managing setbacks, rebuilding confidence, and returning to peak performance after injury.
  • Career-Ending Injury & Retirement Support: Guidance for navigating identity shifts, purpose, and emotional adjustment following a career-ending injury or retirement.
  • Overcoming Burnout & Negative Self-Talk: Tools to prevent exhaustion, re-ignite passion, and cultivate a positive, empowering mindset.
For Coaches, Teams & Schools
  • Team Cohesion & Culture Building: Workshops designed to strengthen trust, communication, and motivation within teams.
  • Mental Health 101 for Coaches: Training on how to support athletes’ mental well-being while increasing buy-in, motivation, and performance.
  • Mental Toughness & Focus Training: Helping athletes and teams develop resilience, discipline, and focus under pressure.
  • Consultation & Speaking Engagements: Custom talks on mental skills, leadership, as well as sports psychology for teams, coaching staffs, schools and organizations.

We offer a range of specialized sport psychology services for athletes aged 15 and older, as well as for coaches, to improve mental performance, emotional regulation, and team dynamics.

Common Issues We Address

Sports psychology plays a critical role in helping athletes and teams overcome challenges and unlock their potential. Here are some common issues that I can help address:

  • Performance-Based Belonging – The pressure of feeling valued only when performing well.
  • Psychology of Injury & Recovery – Coping with setbacks, rebuilding confidence, and returning to play.
  • Performance Barriers – Mental blocks, self-doubt, and overcoming plateaus.
  • Leadership & Team Dynamics – Navigating roles, responsibility, and group cohesion.
  • Focus & Preparation – Strengthening mental discipline in training and competition.
  • Emotional & Motivational Control – Learning to channel emotions for peak performance.
  • Biofeedback & Somatic Awareness – Understanding the mind-body connection for optimal regulation.
  • Pressure & Expectation Management – Developing strategies to handle high-stakes moments.
  • Communication & Team Relationships – Enhancing connection, clarity, and trust within teams.

*Disclaimer
Confluence Mind and Motion’s Sport Psychology services are not a substitute for clinical psychotherapy (clinical treatment for DSM-related diagnoses). Should such a need arise for clinical mental health support, a referral clinical services will be accommodated and integrated into care.

Payment Information

Services are offered on a cash pay basis. Insurance acceptance is pending for sports psychology —please reach out to our office for more details and to verify coverage options.

Contact

Ready to begin your journey toward mental performance and well-being?

Email sportpsych@confluencemindandmotion.com to schedule a consultation or to learn more about our services. We look forward to supporting you in your athletic and personal growth.