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Millennium
Athlete Wellness
Millennium Athlete Wellness | Mission
Millennium Athlete Wellness provides a holistic approach to mental health and performance enhancement for athletes. Our team consists of both sports psychology experts and clinical mental health professionals, dedicated to helping athletes at all levels achieve peak performance and overall wellness. Each athlete we work with is connected to a licensed counselor, many of whom have personal experience as Division 1 athletes. This unique insight ensures a deep understanding of the challenges athletes face, both on and off the field. Our mission is to support athletes’ mental well-being and performance through expert guidance and empathetic care.
Why we do what we do
Prevalence of Mental Health Issues
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), around 30% of women and 25% of men who are elite athletes experience disordered eating, and up to 35% of elite athletes struggle with mental health crises like anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions.
Demand for Support
A National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) poll shows that 68% of athletes feel more comfortable discussing mental health concerns now compared to five years ago. However, 35% of athletes feel that their mental health needs are not adequately addressed by their teams or organizations.
Increased Awareness
A 2021 NCAA survey found that over 80% of college athletes believe that mental health is as important as physical health. This reflects a growing recognition of the need for mental health support within sports.
Athlete Concerns We Treat
We offer a range of services for individual and groups
Team Therapy
Our team therapy sessions aim to help teams become better equipped to face challenges, fostering stronger connections and a revitalized sense of purpose. The benefits of these sessions reach beyond the immediate group, positively impacting their overall work environment and relationships outside of the sessions.
Mental Performance Workshops
Through consultation, we offer both customized and pre-packaged team mental skills workshops. These workshops help athletes mentally prepare for the season, make in-season adjustments, and recover mentally afterward.
Psycho-education Presentations
We are happy to present and provide information about our services, offer recommendations for supporting athletes in distress, collaborate on programming, and discuss ways to integrate mental health care within your team or organization.
Peak Performance Sessions
We offer individual sessions focused on mental performance techniques. This will help your athlete in and off the field. We will highlight specialized mental techniques like visualization, positive self-talk, emotional regulation, and mindfulness to improve performance.
Individual Mental Health Counseling
One-on-one virtual or in-person therapeutic services to assist in addressing mental health concerns beyond the arena.
MEET OUR TEAM
Sarah Meister
Director of Sport & Performance Wellness
Derek Bylsma
Owner ~ Executive Director
Thomas Kalapurakal
Primary Counselor
What The Athletes Are Saying
“I have had a great experience with the Millennium Counseling group and their expertise in working with athletes. I have seen the benefit for many of my players and our team overall. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for support.”
-Divison 1 head coach
“Sarah has had a deep impact on my overall quality of life. She provided me with a compassionate, honest and relaxed environment, and helped me preserver through difficult times. Sarah is a fantastic therapist and a great human being. I’d recommend anyone, especially athletes, to work with her!”
– Men’s Division 1 Collegiate Soccer Player
“Millennium Counseling group has a wealth of experience to successfully guide student athletes toward improved athletic and mental performance. The team does a great job using their own playing and coaching experiences to help convey their message and to connect with their athletes.” – Ex Division 1 Track Athlete
