Elevating Athlete Mental Health & Performance

Comprehensive psychiatry and mental health support for athletes, teams, and organizations - from direct care to system-wide solutions. Learn what a sports psychiatrist does.

25+

Licensed States

15+

Partner Organizations

Pillars of Care

100%

Telehealth Available

Why Peak?

Athletes face unique pressures - from competition and injury recovery to stigma around mental health. Traditional systems are too often fragmented, reactive, and siloed. Peak delivers a complete ecosystem of care, designed for the realities of sport.

Psychiatry-first expertise for complex cases

Proactive screening and prevention

Integrated care teams that elevate performance and well-being

Nationwide reach across licensed states

How We Deliver It - Our Six Pillars

Six integrated pillars that together meet the full spectrum of athlete mental health needs. Learn what a sports psychiatrist does.

Consultation

Expert guidance for athletic departments, professional teams, and governing bodies. Policy development, mental health frameworks, and strategic advising.

Collaborative Care

Our signature partnership model: psychiatry-first, team-integrated, and proactive. Seamless coordination with sports medicine, counseling, and performance staff.

Direct Care

Specialized psychiatric services for athletes, performers, and families. From ADHD and eating disorders to injury recovery and performance optimization - tailored, evidence-based care.

Continuous Monitoring

Wearable-informed insights and daily check-ins through our Ironmind partnership help care teams identify trends, support recovery, and respond proactively.

Psychoeducation & Media

Podcasts, panels, workshops, and national advocacy. Shaping the future of sports psychiatry through education and conversation.

Group Therapy

Facilitated virtual cohorts for athletes navigating injury, retirement, identity shifts, and the spaces in between. Community-based support led by sport psychologists.

The In-Between

A virtual group therapy cohort for athletes navigating injury, retirement, identity shifts, and the spaces in between.

  • New cohort starting soon
  • 6-week virtual cohort
  • Capped at 12 seats
  • $500 · 6 sessions
  • Questions before enrolling? Contact us.

    FACILITATED BY

    Dr. Breigh Jones-Coplin

    Sport psychologist specializing in athlete transitions

    For Teams & Organizations

    Partner with Peak to elevate your athletes' mental health through our Collaborative Care model.

  • Tiered collaborative care models (Base, Summit, etc.)
  • Retainer-based consultation and embedded psychiatric expertise
  • On-site engagement and educational workshops
  • For Student-Athletes, Professional Athletes & Families

    Direct, personalized psychiatry for collegiate student-athletes, professional athletes, and high performers. Learn what a sports psychiatrist does and how it differs from sports psychology, or explore our Direct Care page.

  • Medication management & therapy integration
  • Special focus on eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, injury recovery - explore our resources for more information
  • Telehealth across 25+ states
  • NEW

    The In-Between - Group therapy for athletes in transition

    6-week virtual cohort · new group starting soon · capped at 12 · open in PSYPACT states

    NEW SERVICE · PARTNERSHIP

    Continuous Athlete Monitoring

    In partnership with Ironmind.ai, we extend athlete care between visits - combining wearable data, brief daily check-ins, and clinician-reviewed insights to support recovery, readiness, and return-to-play.

  • Recovery, sleep & HRV trends
  • Physiological stress & readiness
  • Behavioral check-ins (PHQ-9, GAD-7)
  • Team dashboards for coaches & medical staff
  • Our Licensed States

    Peak Sports Psychiatry is licensed to provide care across multiple states, making expert mental health support accessible to athletes nationwide.

    Our Team

    Trusted by leading athletic programs and athletes nationwide.

    We believe the future of athlete mental health depends on closing the gap between intention and implementation - translating awareness into structured systems of care. Our role is to help organizations operationalize that vision with clinically grounded, scalable solutions.

    Dr. Mark Allen, MD

    Double board-certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, specializing in athlete mental health with expertise in performance optimization and evidence-based clinical care.

    Dr. Thomas Horn, DO

    Board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in system approaches to multidisciplinary athlete mental health care.

    Timothy Maher

    Business development and operations liaison, specialized in client experience and support, ensuring seamless integration with athletic departments.

    Dr. Breigh Jones-Coplin, PsyD

    Licensed psychologist and performance consultant to the Denver Broncos and USA Track & Field. Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Denver and D1 Hall of Fame athlete, leading The In-Between athlete group therapy.

    Montee Ball

    Former NFL running back and College Football Hall of Fame inductee with a decade of experience in behavioral health. Certified in Mental Health First Aid and a Certified CCAR Recovery Coach and Recovery Coach Trainer, focused on the connection between mental health, substance use recovery, and athletic identity.

    Dan Bartram

    Former nationally ranked skier and collegiate lacrosse player with firsthand insight into student-athlete mental health challenges after career-ending injury. Dan brings a decade of startup and executive recruiting experience, along with deep relationships across leading mental health technology companies, to Peak's advisory team.

    Mary Kate Richards

    Recent Washington and Lee University graduate with a B.A. in Economics and Cognitive & Behavioral Science. Pursuing a Master's in Industrial / Organizational Psychology at George Mason University beginning this fall.

    Lydia Harvey

    A rising senior at Washington and Lee University on the pre-med track, aspiring doctor, and a member of the women's cross-country and track team.

    Olivia Warr

    A rising senior at Washington and Lee University studying Cognitive & Behavioral Science and Philosophy, aspiring sport psychologist and a member of the women's cross-country and track team.

    Ready to work with our team? Explore how we can support you:

    Trusted by Leading Athletics Programs

    Hear from athletic departments that have elevated their mental health approach with Peak Sports Psychiatry.

    "I would highly recommend Dr. Mark Allen. He provides top-notch psychiatric care. He genuinely cares about his clients and is a wonderful provider to collaborate with to ensure clients receive well-rounded and comprehensive treatment."

    Courtney Messina, MA, LPC-S, LCDC

    Senior Director, Clinical Operations, All Points North | Senior Athletics Therapist, Texas Christian University

    Our Partners

    Collaborating with leading organizations in sports psychiatry and athlete mental health.

  • All Points North Integrative behavioral health and addiction treatment provider supporting athletes and high performers.
  • All Points North

    Integrative behavioral health and addiction treatment provider supporting athletes and high performers.

  • Alston for Athletes Nonprofit advancing mental health awareness, education, and support for student-athletes.
  • Alston for Athletes

    Nonprofit advancing mental health awareness, education, and support for student-athletes.

  • American Board of Sports Performance Psychiatry Professional board advancing standards and certification in sports and performance psychiatry.
  • American Board of Sports Performance Psychiatry

    Professional board advancing standards and certification in sports and performance psychiatry.

  • Beneath The Service Organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health support for service academy and military communities.
  • Beneath The Service

    Organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health support for service academy and military communities.

  • Coalition of Athletic Communities for Mental Health Multidisciplinary coalition convening leaders to advance mental health care across athletic communities.
  • Coalition of Athletic Communities for Mental Health

    Multidisciplinary coalition convening leaders to advance mental health care across athletic communities.

  • 43 Degree Sports Innovator behind the 43° temperature-controlled hockey bag, keeping athletes' gear clean, dry, and odor-free.
  • 43 Degree Sports

    Innovator behind the 43° temperature-controlled hockey bag, keeping athletes' gear clean, dry, and odor-free.

  • Game Plan Life Foundation Foundation empowering athletes with life skills, mental wellness resources, and post-sport transition support.
  • Game Plan Life Foundation

    Foundation empowering athletes with life skills, mental wellness resources, and post-sport transition support.

  • Hilinski's Hope Foundation promoting awareness, education, and destigmatization of mental health for student-athletes.
  • Hilinski's Hope

    Foundation promoting awareness, education, and destigmatization of mental health for student-athletes.

  • HISA Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority advancing safety, welfare, and medical standards in the sport.
  • HISA

    Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority advancing safety, welfare, and medical standards in the sport.

  • IronMind.ai AI-powered mental performance training and coaching for athletes and high performers.
  • IronMind.ai

    AI-powered mental performance training and coaching for athletes and high performers.

  • MADD Sports Mothers Against Drunk Driving initiative engaging athletes to prevent impaired driving and save lives.
  • MADD Sports

    Mothers Against Drunk Driving initiative engaging athletes to prevent impaired driving and save lives.

  • MaxU Mental performance platform delivering coaching and training to help athletes unlock their potential.
  • MaxU

    Mental performance platform delivering coaching and training to help athletes unlock their potential.

  • Mental Health Colorado Statewide advocate improving access to mental health and substance use care for all Coloradans.
  • Mental Health Colorado

    Statewide advocate improving access to mental health and substance use care for all Coloradans.

  • ShoulderCheck Movement encouraging athletes and communities to check in on one another to support mental health.
  • ShoulderCheck

    Movement encouraging athletes and communities to check in on one another to support mental health.

  • The #HT40 Foundation Foundation honoring Hayden Thorsen by funding youth mental health resources and suicide prevention.
  • The #HT40 Foundation

    Foundation honoring Hayden Thorsen by funding youth mental health resources and suicide prevention.

  • The Hidden Opponent Nonprofit raising awareness for student-athlete mental health and addressing the stigma in sports culture.
  • The Hidden Opponent

    Nonprofit raising awareness for student-athlete mental health and addressing the stigma in sports culture.

  • The Fight Against Suicide Organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health advocacy in athletic communities.
  • The Fight Against Suicide

    Organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health advocacy in athletic communities.

  • US Center Mental Health and Sport National hub advancing research, education, and resources at the intersection of mental health and sport.
  • US Center Mental Health and Sport

    National hub advancing research, education, and resources at the intersection of mental health and sport.

  • Youth Sports Mental Health & Wellness Alliance Alliance championing mental health and wellness education for youth athletes, families, and coaches.
  • Youth Sports Mental Health & Wellness Alliance

    Alliance championing mental health and wellness education for youth athletes, families, and coaches.

    Featured Episode

    Conversations at the intersection of sport, performance, and mental health - straight from the clinicians, athletes, and leaders shaping the field.

    The New Sports Betting Era: Gambling Disorder, Integrity, and Athlete Protection w/ Dr. Timothy Fong

    Featuring Dr. Timothy Fong · UCLA / Los Angeles Lakers

    Sports betting has changed athlete mental health overnight. Dr. Timothy Fong, UCLA addiction psychiatrist and Lakers team psychiatrist, joins the Peak Sports Psychiatry Podcast to discuss gambling disorder, prop-bet harassment, and how to protect athletes in the new sports betting era.

    Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode

    Available on every major podcast platform.

    Upcoming Events

    Join us at conferences and events sponsored by Peak Sports Psychiatry and our growing network of partners

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    MADD Sports & Goucher College Athletics Talk

    September 13, 2026

    Speaking Engagement

    Goucher College

    Towson, MD

    Peak Sports Psychiatry joins MADD Sports at Goucher College Athletics for a talk on the intersection of athlete mental health and impaired-driving prevention. Student-athletes, coaches, and staff will gain practical strategies to support wellbeing and make safe choices off the field.

    Who Should Attend: Student-athletes • Coaches • Athletic Staff • Administrators • Parents & Caregivers

    Sponsored by: MADD Sports In Partnership with: Peak Sports Psychiatry

    MADD Sports & Bowie State University Athletics Talk

    September 14, 2026

    Bowie State University

    Bowie, MD

    Peak Sports Psychiatry joins MADD Sports at Bowie State University Athletics for a talk on the intersection of athlete mental health and impaired-driving prevention. Student-athletes, coaches, and staff will gain practical strategies to support wellbeing and make safe choices off the field.

    MADD Sports & University of Colorado Boulder Athletics Talk

    October 14, 2026

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Boulder, CO

    Peak Sports Psychiatry joins MADD Sports at University of Colorado Boulder Athletics for a talk on the intersection of athlete mental health and impaired-driving prevention. Student-athletes, coaches, and staff will gain practical strategies to support wellbeing and make safe choices off the field.

    MADD Sports & Tulane University Athletics Talk

    October 18, 2026

    Tulane University

    New Orleans, LA

    Peak Sports Psychiatry joins MADD Sports at Tulane University Athletics for a talk on the intersection of athlete mental health and impaired-driving prevention. Student-athletes, coaches, and staff will gain practical strategies to support wellbeing and make safe choices off the field.

    MADD Sports & Southern University Athletics Talk

    October 22, 2026

    Southern University

    Baton Rouge, LA

    Peak Sports Psychiatry joins MADD Sports at Southern University Athletics for a talk on the intersection of athlete mental health and impaired-driving prevention. Student-athletes, coaches, and staff will gain practical strategies to support wellbeing and make safe choices off the field.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Find answers to common questions about our services and approach.

    What is sports psychiatry?

    Who can benefit from Peak Sports Psychiatry services?

    How is sports psychiatry different from sports psychology?

    Do you offer telehealth appointments?

    What conditions do you treat?

    How do I get started with Peak Sports Psychiatry?

    Do you work with teams and organizations?

    Is my information kept confidential?

    Do you accept insurance?

    Ready to Elevate Athlete Mental Health?

    Whether you're an athletic director, a coach, a parent, or an athlete - Peak is here to help.

    Get In Touch

    Email us with your name, role, organization, and how we can help. We'll respond within 24–48 hours.

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    Elevating athlete mental health by providing proactive, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to the unique demands of collegiate and professional athletics.

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