Diana Redman, MSW, PSY-D
provides mental performance training to adolescents, young adults, parents, and elite athletes. Diana provides clients with psychoeducation, sport psychology techniques infused with CBT/DBT skills, and aims to increase self-efficacy so athletes feel confident they can make the best decisions for themselves.
Diana also specializes in perinatal and postpartum athlete support combining sport psychology techniques with a deep knowledge of perinatal and postpartum mental health issues. Diana has both first hand experience and extensive training in PMADS, pregnancy loss, fertility issues, family planning, and other postpartum issues. For more info visit Gibora.org
Diana is available for mental skills consultation on an individual and group level, both in person or through phone and video session.
FAQ
How can Sport Psychology help me?
I often ask my clients to think about this question before they come in, "Am I performing to the best of my ability? Out of 100% of my potential, where am I right now?". As athletes, we are often physically at our best but might lack that extra punch that gets us that starting spot, or that P.R., or even that gold medal.
How can a sport psychologist help me return to play after my pregnancy?
Family planning, pregnancy, perinatal and postpartum health all play a major impact on an athlete's return. Issues such as miscarriage, IVF, late term pregnancy loss, c-section, bedrest, NICU, pelvic floor dysfunction, and more, can alter both recovery time and ability to perform. A sport psychologist with a specialty in perinatal and postpartum support can help you set more appropriate and attainable goals while also helping you understand how perinatal and postpartum mental health affects performance.
“I get so nervous before games and sometimes I want to quit, what’s going on?”
Nerves are an important part of performance. We often assume that nerves are bad and negatively affect our performance but for a lot of athletes, nerves help us focus and give an extra boost in performance. Along with helping you understand your body more, a sport psychologist can help you harness your ‘nervous energy’ and transform it into game winning drive.
Can a Sport Psychologist teach me how to deal with a mean coach?
A sport psychologist can help clients learn to navigate coaching staff, parents, teachers, and even other players, by learning different types of communication skills. While we can’t always choose our coach, we can learn to deal with unfavorable situations so your performance is not negatively affected by other’s behavior.
I often ask my clients to think about this question before they come in, "Am I performing to the best of my ability? Out of 100% of my potential, where am I right now?". As athletes, we are often physically at our best but might lack that extra punch that gets us that starting spot, or that P.R., or even that gold medal.
How can a sport psychologist help me return to play after my pregnancy?
Family planning, pregnancy, perinatal and postpartum health all play a major impact on an athlete's return. Issues such as miscarriage, IVF, late term pregnancy loss, c-section, bedrest, NICU, pelvic floor dysfunction, and more, can alter both recovery time and ability to perform. A sport psychologist with a specialty in perinatal and postpartum support can help you set more appropriate and attainable goals while also helping you understand how perinatal and postpartum mental health affects performance.
“I get so nervous before games and sometimes I want to quit, what’s going on?”
Nerves are an important part of performance. We often assume that nerves are bad and negatively affect our performance but for a lot of athletes, nerves help us focus and give an extra boost in performance. Along with helping you understand your body more, a sport psychologist can help you harness your ‘nervous energy’ and transform it into game winning drive.
Can a Sport Psychologist teach me how to deal with a mean coach?
A sport psychologist can help clients learn to navigate coaching staff, parents, teachers, and even other players, by learning different types of communication skills. While we can’t always choose our coach, we can learn to deal with unfavorable situations so your performance is not negatively affected by other’s behavior.