About Me.
My name is Dr. Kirsten Allen
I'm a Sport and Performance Psychologist and former collegiate swimmer passionate about helping high performers thrive—on and off the field.​
At Collaborative Minds, I guide high-achieving individuals optimize mental performance and wellbeing. Whether you're an athlete or a young professional striving for more -- mentally, emotionally, physically -- we collaborate to ensure you perform with intention and live life with greater ease.
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I believe in collaboration over correction, growth over perfection, and a science-backed path to living a more intentional, purpose-driven life.​ My work strengthens the mind-body connection, enhances resilience, and helps you align your goals with your values -- so you can thrive in every arena of your life.
Services Offered
This practice offers evidence-based, deeply personalized therapy, performance coaching, and professional mentoring. As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and Board-Certified Rehabilitation Psychologist (ABPP-RP), I have uniquely blended expertise in performance optimization to injury recovery. With this breadth of training and experience, I am able to offer a wide range of services.
For elite & collegiate athletes seeking to sharpen mental skills, build resilience, and optimize outcomes. And/or​ for athletes recovering from injury and/or transitioning to retirement.
For individuals seeking collaborative support to manage mood, anxiety, stress symptoms; sleep and pain issues; and/or to improve overall quality of life.
For providers pursuing certification as a Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), striving to build competency in performance psychology.
