Mind and Performance Wellness Counseling
Recovery Is More Than Physical
Supporting the mental and emotional side of injury, rehabilitation, and return-to-activity.
Recovering from an injury, preparing for or recovering from surgery, or adjusting to ongoing physical limitations involves more than physical healing. Many individuals experience fear of reinjury, frustration, stress, loss of confidence, or uncertainty as they prepare to return to sport, work, or the activities that matter most.
Mind & Performance Wellness Counseling complements physical therapy, medical care, and rehabilitation by helping individuals navigate the emotional side of recovery while building confidence, strengthening resilience, and developing practical strategies to move forward.
Healing the Mind During Physical Recovery
Physical recovery and mental well-being go hand in hand.
Whether you're preparing for surgery, recovering from an injury or surgery, participating in physical therapy, adapting to physical limitations, or returning to sport, work, or everyday activities, the emotional challenges of recovery can impact motivation confidence, and overall well-being
Mind & Performance Wellness Counseling helps individuals navigate the emotional challenges of recovery while developing practical strategies to build confidence, strengthen resilience, and support long well-being.
Who Can Benefit?
Mind & Performance Wellness Counseling may be beneficial for:
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Individuals recovering from orthopedic injuries
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Individuals participating in physical therapy
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Individuals preparing for surgery
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Pre & Post-surgical rehabilitation patients
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Active adults returning to daily activities
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Athletes of all ages
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Military personnel and first responders
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Performing artists and dancers
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Individuals adjusting to ongoing physical limitations
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Individuals returning to work after an injury
Recovery Isn't Always Linear
Recovery rarely follows a straight path.
Many individuals experience periods of progress, setbacks, frustration, and uncertainty throughout rehabilitation. These emotional challenges are a normal part of the recovery process.
Mind & Performance Wellness Counseling helps individuals build confidence, strengthen resilience, and develop practical coping strategies to navigate setbacks and continue moving toward the activities and goals that matter most.
How We Help
Recovery Support
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Coping with injury
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Navigating rehabilitation
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Managing recovery setbacks
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Building resilience
Mental Skills Development
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Goal setting
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Motivation enhancement
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Focus and concentration
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Emotional regulation
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Stress management
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Mindfulness strategies
Return-to-Activity Support
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Confidence rebuilding
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Return-to-work readiness
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Return-to-activity preparation
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Return-to-sport readiness
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Managing performance anxiety
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Mental preparation strategies
Evidence-Based Care
Mind & Performance Wellness Counseling incorporates evidence-based approaches that support recovery and emotional well-being, including:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Mindfulness-Based Strategies
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Mental Skills Training (confidence, focus, motivation, and resilience)
These evidence-based approaches help individuals develop practical coping strategies, build resilience, strengthen confidence, and navigate emotional challenges that often accompany physical recovery and rehabilitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be an athlete to benefit from this service?
No. While athletes can benefit from Mind & Performance Wellness Counseling, this service is designed for anyone navigating the mental and emotional challenges of injury, surgery, rehabilitation, emotional challenges with physical limitations, or returning to everyday activities.
Can I receive this service while participating in physical therapy?
Yes. Mind & Performance Wellness Counseling is designed to complement physical therapy, medical treatment, and rehabilitation services by supporting the emotional and psychological aspects of recovery.
Can this help if I'm afraid of getting injured again?
Yes. Fear of reinjury is a common part of recovery. Counseling can help individuals build confidence, manage anxiety, and prepare for their return to activity.
Can this help with chronic pain?
Yes. People living with chronic pain often experience emotional challenges that can affect their quality of life. Mind & Performance Wellness Counseling focuses on supporting the emotional and psychological impact of living with ongoing physical conditions and is designed to complement, not replace, your medical care and rehabilitation.
What if I'm not sure this service is right for me?
Our team can help determine whether Mind & Performance Wellness Counseling is a good fit for your unique needs and recovery goals.
Meet Dr. Pip
Dr. Pip's passion for Mind & Performance Wellness Counseling began through her own recovery after tearing her ACL and meniscus while playing basketball. While receiving exceptional orthopedic care and physical rehabilitation, she discovered that healing involves more than restoring physical function. Those experiences ultimately inspired her to pursue advanced training in sport and performance psychology and clinical mental health counseling, with a passion for bridging the gap between physical rehabilitation and emotional recovery.
Before beginning her own rehabilitation journey, Dr. Pip worked as a rehabilitation technician, supporting physical therapists and rehabilitation teams. Following her own ACL and meniscus injury, she experienced rehabilitation firsthand as a patient, reinforcing her belief that recovery is about more than physical healing. Those experiences continue to shape her vision of working collaboratively with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals to support the whole person, not just the injury.
Dr. Pip believes the best recovery addresses the whole person, not just the injury, because healing is about more than the body. It's about helping people regain confidence, build resilience, and reconnect with the parts of life that matter most. Today, her goal is to complement physical rehabilitation by helping individuals navigate the emotional side of recovery, rebuild confidence after setbacks, and return to the activities that matter most.
Request More Information
Whether you're recovering from an injury, returning to work, adjusting to physical limitations, or supporting a patient through rehabilitation, we're here to help.
Complete the form below, and a Laurel Life team member will contact you to discuss your needs and answer any questions.
