Business Details
Performance Counseling for High Achievers
Cress Counseling is a specialized practice dedicated to empowering high performers through sport and performance psychology. Founded by Elizabeth Cress, a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana and certified telehealth provider in Florida, our practice combines traditional counseling techniques with performance-focused strategies to address the unique challenges faced by athletes, business professionals, and performing artists. With over a decade of experience in mental health counseling and a personal background as a Division I athlete, we understand the intricate relationship between mental resilience and peak performance. Our approach emphasizes personalized treatment plans, evidence-based mental skills training, and comprehensive team dynamics analysis to help individuals and groups overcome psychological barriers.We maintain strict professional standards through continuous education in the latest performance psychology methodologies and adherence to ethical counseling practices. Our commitment to client success is demonstrated through structured treatment frameworks, regular progress assessments, and flexible service delivery options including both in-person and online sessions. By focusing on measurable outcomes and practical skill development, we help clients transform mental obstacles into opportunities for growth and achievement.
Services
Individual Counseling
Team Building
Speaking Engagements
Performance Counseling
Mental Skills Training
Career Transition Support
Highlights and features
- We specialize in performance psychology for high achievers across multiple disciplines
- Our founder combines personal athletic experience with advanced counseling education
- We use evidence-based mental skills training validated by performance research
- Our team building programs include comprehensive dynamics assessment and tailored activities
- We offer flexible service delivery with both in-person and online counseling options
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Indiana)
- Certified Telehealth Provider (Florida)
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized performance counseling sessions tailored to individual needs. Our licensed counselors work with clients to identify mental barriers, develop customized treatment plans, and implement evidence-based techniques like mental imagery and emotion regulation. Sessions focus on enhancing self-awareness, building mental resilience, and achieving specific performance goals through structured, goal-oriented therapy.
Team Building
Comprehensive team development programs addressing group cohesion and performance optimization. We conduct detailed assessments of team dynamics, implement targeted activities to improve communication and trust, and provide data-driven recommendations for enhancing team effectiveness. Our approach combines psychological analysis with practical exercises to strengthen collaboration and achieve peak team performance.
Speaking Engagements
Customized presentations focusing on performance psychology principles. Our evidence-based talks cover mental imagery techniques, self-belief development, and growth mindset cultivation. Designed for various group sizes, these engaging sessions combine storytelling with practical exercises to help audiences overcome mental barriers and achieve their full potential through structured personal development strategies.
People
Elizabeth Cress
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Elizabeth Cress is a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana with advanced degrees in counseling psychology. Her personal experience as a Division I athlete informs her performance-focused counseling approach. She specializes in helping high achievers overcome mental barriers through evidence-based techniques and has developed specialized programs for athletes, professionals, and performing artists seeking performance optimization.
Questions
What types of clients do you work with?
We specialize in working with athletes, business professionals, and performing artists seeking performance optimization.
How long are counseling sessions?
Initial intake sessions last up to two hours, with follow-up sessions lasting approximately one hour.
What performance issues do you address?
We help with performance slumps, mental imagery training, goal setting, emotion regulation, and career transition challenges.
Do you offer online counseling options?
Yes, we provide both in-person and online counseling services for Indiana residents.
What team building services do you offer?
Our team building services include dynamics assessment, customized activities, and data-driven recommendations for improving group cohesion.
