The Athlete Psychotherapist
Laura Hahn-Segundo Collins, LCSW, CCCE
brings grit, insight, and over two decades of clinical experience to her work at the intersection of mental health and high-level achievement. A former elite gymnast and Division I diver, she understands the pressure, drive, and identity shifts that come with competitive sport. As a licensed psychotherapist for more than 20 years, Laura helps athletes, coaches, and high performers navigate stress, transition, and personal growth—with a focus on clarity, resilience, and lasting change.
Psychotherapy, Consulting, Speaking, Supervision, and Training for over 20 years.
A leader, paralyzed by “imposter syndrome,” embraces her value and expertise.
A parent, feeling overwhelmed, reclaims life through (re)structuring.
An athlete, struggling with mental block, finds clarity and focus.
A survivor, feeling invisible for years, builds community and belonging.
A clinician, feeling burnt out, sets healthy boundaries.
Specialized coaching that transforms athletic challenges into opportunities for growth, whether you’re facing mental blocks, recovering from injury, or transitioning into your next chapter. Because an athlete’s journey extends beyond competition—it’s about building emotional resilience and tools for lifelong success.
Individual and Couples Counseling that combines psychological depth with practical tools to help you break old patterns, foster meaningful connections, and unlock your full potential through enhanced communication and mindful living.
“The Athlete Psychotherapist Method” is a complete athlete development workshop series that revolutionizes how athletes, coaches, and programs can approach physical and mental development through a trauma-informed lens.
What happens when the goals you trained for no longer serve the body you live in? This reflective post explores athlete identity, chronic pain, and redefining strength through care, longevity, and trust — honoring the athlete you’ve been and the one you’re becoming.
What’s the difference between being positive and being “Pollyanna”? This reflection explores grounded optimism, psychological flexibility, and why honest positivity helps athletes and high performers sustain resilience under pressure.
A short holiday message from Laura HS Collins, LCSW, sharing gratitude, rest, and well wishes. Athlete Illuminated will pause briefly this week and return next week, wishing the community a meaningful holiday season and a grounded start to 2026.
“I am sending you a quick note of thanks for your trauma-informed coaching workshop this summer. I was speaking with one of my athlete’s parents and they told me a story…I felt so grateful that I had been able to attend your training and learn how to begin ending the cycles of trauma…
Coach R.
Thank you so much for your work and for your heart!”
“I just wanted to send a message to tell you that your blog is exactly what I have been searching for/needing as a mom of a young athlete. The struggle has been real…anxiety, fear of failure or making a mistake is constantly getting in the way of his performance. I literally just sent my husband
Mom O.
5 of your articles to read and I’m soo sooo glad I found you!
Thank you for helping me through this time as a parent!”
“I loved your presentation/workshop last night…
Cindy G.
It was informative, relaxed, and covered so many topics…
And thank you for the kind comments to me and to others last night.”
“Laura is an intuitive and sensitive listener with great clinical skills.
Nicole T.
She is excellent at building trusting and honest relationships and dedicated to
helping her clients gain insight to take the necessary steps in making their lives better.”
“Laura is an incredibly capable, passionate, and thoughtful leader. Laura always finds a way to compassionately support her staff while pushing them to learn and grow. Laura regularly finds a way to develop systems that encourage collaboration and make everyone work towards excellence. Laura works tirelessly to ensure that policies and practices are fair-minded, social justice-focused, and in clients’ best interests. Laura’s passion for developing new clinical professionals comes through in everything she does.”
Adam L.
“Laura possesses an exceptional ability to motivate and empower her team members. She creates a nurturing atmosphere where each social worker feels supported and valued. Her exceptional communication skills, both in providing constructive feedback and recognizing achievements, instill a sense of confidence and purpose within the team.
Miao Y.
In addition to her managerial skills, Laura has an impressive breadth of knowledge in social work theory, best practices, and relevant legislation. She invests time in mentoring each team member individually, providing guidance tailored to their strengths and areas for growth. Her unwavering support and belief in my abilities has
truly helped me flourish as a social worker.”
“Laura is a wonderful leader and team player. At Gouverneur she was loved by the staff and patients alike. Laura is approachable, kind and fair AND she knows how to get the job done-a rare combination of skills.
Grace M.
Laura supported my growth as a social worker and clinician and I still seek her mentorship today. I model much of my work on what I’ve learned from Laura. Any professional environment would be fortunate to have Laura’s guidance on compliance, relationship building, clinical consultation or otherwise.”
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