A woman with curly dark hair standing inside of a room, looking to her left, holding a cane, with one foot on a sneaker, and wearing oversized red pants, a black t-shirt, and white sneakers. There is a window behind her with a patterned black-and-white curtain, a lamp, art on the wall, and a small side table with a potted plant.

Mental Health Care

for athletes

FREE CONSULTATION
A Tibetan singing bowl with a wooden mallet resting on a yellow cloth, placed on a blue yoga mat outdoors. The background shows trees and a bright sky.
A woman with dark curly hair wearing a white top and light blue jeans, sitting on a stage. There are flowers in a basket and on a table behind her, with a background including a window and a screen.

please note coaching is not a replacement for mental health therapy or medical services. Coaching does not assess, diagnose, or treat any mental illness. Coaching outcomes are not guaranteed.

Welcome!

Finish Line Mindset, founded by Tara Wells, LCSW, is dedicated to optimizing mental performance and identity for athletes. The team at Finish Line Mindset specializes in helping athletes conquer mental, emotional, and behavioral hurdles on their path to achieving their athletic aspirations. Her approach blends psychology, psychotherapy, and coaching to help her clients conquer mental stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and focus challenges.

How We Help

  • 1:1 sessions to tackle your individual goals. Whether you’re looking to build a pre-game routine or get over a hurdle in your performance, we can help.

    Common topics include:

    • disordered eating

    • ADHD/focus

    • coping skills

    • goal setting and accountability

    • anxious thoughts and confidence

    • BIPOC athletes (we are an anti racist practice)

    • queer/trans athletes

  • Workshops are developed by request for teams and organizations looking to expand access to mental health education and care. Topics can be about anything.

    Past topics:

    -finding joy in sport

    -the mindful athlete

    -prepping for competition

  • Tara is available for in-person and virtual speaking opportunities.

    Past topics:

    • mental health needs and approaches for coaches

    • golf and identity

    • professional burnout

    • imposter syndrome

    • queer identity in sport

  • Groups are actively being developed and are currently recruiting athletes 18 years and older.

    -Art Therapy for Athletes

    -Mindfulness in Practice

5 stars on Google

“Tara is absolutely amazing, I’ve been seeing her for awhile now and I’ve made progress I never thought I would. 10/10 would recommend working with her. She is so kind and knowledgeable!”

“There are so many wonderful things about Tara that make her a perfect fit for me. As a high-level athlete, I came to Tara as a way to better understand myself and how to perform better through a cleared mind. She has done so much more. I have learned so much about myself (completely unrelated to athletics) that has improved my performance. I learned that things happening in your life, separate from athletics, can have a huge impact on your performance. Tara is welcoming and friendly, never judgmental. I am extremely comfortable around her, even from our first session. Additionally, as a person who does not struggle with mental health, I never thought that seeing a mindset coach would be what I need in my life. Nonetheless, I now realize that seeing Tara is what I needed to take the next step and level up in my sport. I highly recommend Tara to anyone who looking to develop their athletic performance, or anyone who is even considering seeing a mindset coach.”

“During my competition Tara kept me motivated and focused. She never let me forget all the progress I've made so far and what my end goal was. Having someone like that in your corner is a key to success and it was proven when we won first place that weekend! Thanks Tara.”