Our Story

Since its inception in 2020, Finish Line Mindset has supported hundreds of individual athletes and collaborated with dozens of schools, travel teams, and athletic programs to strengthen mental performance, identity, and well-being.

Our founder has delivered impactful workshops and keynotes on athlete mental health, resilience, and confidence, and has been featured on several podcasts as a guest expert. Every service we offer is rooted in our mission to empower athletes, especially those from underrepresented communities, to thrive beyond performance.


As sport social workers, we bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and cultural understanding of the athletic experience. Social workers are trained to look at the whole person, mental health, identity, environment, and systems of support, which is essential when working with athletes navigating pressure, performance, and life transitions. Sport social workers are uniquely skilled at unraveling these layers and helping the athlete tune into details to enhance their wellbeing and of course, their mental game. 

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Our Team

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Tara Wells, LCSW-QS

Founder, Sport Social Worker

"I believe in telling your story through a lens of authenticity without judgment. I can help you achieve healthier thinking patterns, longevity in your sport, and healthy mindset through retirement (chosen or otherwise). Athletes today are burdened with expectations, pressure, and constant output. I serve you who seek better systems with executive functioning training, intuitive eating, and better coping skills." ​

Specialities:

- disordered eating

- anxiety/trauma

- ADHD

- teens and adults

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Sport Social Worker

Elhanan Bone, MSW

"I am a passionate Sports Social Worker and mental health professional with a focus on supporting the mental and emotional growth and performance of athletes at all stages and competitive levels. As a former collegiate athlete, I understand the significant impact that mental health has on an athlete’s performance. I partner with clients to build the skills and coping tools necessary to overcome the mental blocks on and off the field of play."

Specialities:

- ADHD and focus

- Autism Spectrum Disorder

- teens and adults