Meet the Team
Christa Patterson
Mental Performance Coach
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Christa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and mental performance professional dedicated to helping individuals navigate life with greater self-awareness, resilience, and balance. With backgrounds in both clinical therapy and sport and performance psychology, her work integrates emotional wellness with practical strategies for sustainable growth and performance.
As a former student-athlete at The University of Alabama, Christa understands the unique pressures that can come with performance, identity, relationships, transition, and high expectations. She used evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create space for clients to feel both supported and challenged in meaningful ways.
Christa is a mental health clinician at Texas A&M University and a provider listed within the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Mental Health Directory. She also serves as the Associate Director for Alston for Athletes, a nonprofit organization focused on expanding mental health access and education for youth and collegiate athletes. Her experience across clinical and performance settings allows her to support individuals navigating both personal wellness and performance-related demands.
Specializations
Anxiety and stress management
Performance anxiety
Burnout and overwhelm
Identity and life transitions
Fear of failure and perfectionism
Confidence and self-esteem
Emotional regulation and coping skills
Relational dynamics
Populations
Adolescents
Young adults
Adults
Athletes, First Responders & Military
Professionals navigating burnout or transition
Availability
Virtual sessions across Texas
Education
Bachelor of Arts from The University of Alabama
Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology from California Baptist University
Master of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston State University