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Mike Valle, Ph.d., NCSP
Empower Counseling, LLC
Mike is a licensed psychologist (Ph.D.) and a nationally certified school psychologist (NCSP). He is the founder of Empower Counseling, LLC, and has over twenty years of professional experience working with individuals, groups, and families. He currently offers in-person and tele-health services for individuals and teams. He received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of South Carolina. Mike believes in a strength-based approach that enables clients to overcome individual challenges, maximize their professional growth, and develop skills that can be applied to all areas of their lives. He utilizes evidence-based practices and is committed to ensuring his work is informed by the latest innovative research. He has presented at various professional conferences and taught both undergraduate and graduate-level classes at Elizabethtown, Lebanon Valley College, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. As an athlete and current coach, Mike strongly believes in the mind-body connection involved in all athletic endeavors and that counseling has the potential to provide benefits to all individuals.

Train your mind like you train your body. Enhance focus, build confidence, and develop the mental resilience needed to perform at your best. Our sports psychology program equips athletes with the tools to overcome challenges, stay motivated, and achieve peak performance in competition and training.

How this will benefit you?

Enhanced Performance: Psychology helps athletes develop mental skills such as focus, confidence, and resilience, leading to improved overall performance.

Improved Stress Management: Techniques such as visualization, mindfulness, and deep breathing help athletes manage pressure and anxiety during competition.

Increased Motivation and Goal Setting: Psychologists assist athletes in setting realistic goals and maintaining motivation through reinforcement and mental strategies.

Stronger Mental Toughness and Resilience: Athletes learn how to overcome setbacks, cope with failure, and maintain a strong mindset even in challenging situations.

Better Teamwork and Communication: Psychologists enhance interpersonal skills, helping athletes build stronger relationships with teammates and coaches for a more cohesive team environment.

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EMAIL: Empower.Counseling.3@gmail.com

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