For many athletes, maintaining optimal mental health is essential to success—yet traditional medication isn’t always a viable option due to drug testing protocols or personal performance goals. At Luxury Psychiatry Clinic in Chicago, we specialize in providing non-invasive, non-medicative, and evidence-based approaches to mental wellness that align with the unique needs of professional athletes, student-athletes, and high performers. Whether you’re working through performance anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, or goal-setting stress, our clinicians offer cutting-edge care designed to improve mental well-being without compromising your athletic eligibility.
Our treatment options include sport psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mental skills training such as self-talk strategies, emotional regulation, and focus enhancement. For those struggling with conditions like ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, or bipolar disorder, we also offer advanced, athlete-conscious treatments such as TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), Spravato® (FDA-approved esketamine therapy), and Exomind TMS, an AI-enhanced TMS protocol designed to maximize neurostimulation outcomes. All of our psychology services are rooted in a holistic approach to mental health care, provided by board-certified psychiatrists, licensed therapists (LCPC, LPC), and clinical psychologists (Psy.D.) with years of experience supporting elite performers.
At Luxury Psychiatry Clinic, we work with athletes across all levels—from rising student-athletes to seasoned professional players—providing customized mental health support that empowers both personal and athletic growth. Our Chicago-based team understands the pressures tied to performance, competition, and recovery, and we offer specialized care for athletes from various sporting backgrounds. Whether you’re on the court, the ice, or the field, we deliver evidence-based modalities, performance psychology, and mental health counseling that align with your goals and schedule.
Basketball players often face high-speed mental and physical demands that can lead to performance anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, or ADHD-related struggles. At our clinic, we support both professional athletes like those from the Chicago Bulls and college-level athletes from DePaul University and UIC with services designed to boost mental focus, manage emotional regulation, and enhance cognitive flexibility under pressure. Our approach may include CBT, mental skills training, goal setting, and, for more resistant conditions, non-medication options like TMS or Exomind TMS to help athletes return to form without compromising NCAA or professional eligibility.
Hockey players—especially those from intense organizations like the Chicago Blackhawks or elite youth programs like Chicago Mission—are no strangers to the psychological toll of injuries, team dynamics, and constant travel. Our clinic provides psychology services that help players cope with anger management, depression, substance abuse recovery, and performance slumps. For younger players and college athletes at Loyola, we tailor therapy to fit academic and athletic schedules, using a holistic approach that includes ACT, CBT, and mental performance coaching rooted in sport psychology.
Baseball’s long season and individual-focus structure can challenge an athlete’s mental endurance, often triggering issues like anxiety, OCD, or bipolar disorder. We work with players from teams like the Chicago Cubs and White Sox, as well as college athletes from Northwestern University, to address concerns ranging from pre-game stress to long-term mental health care. Our clinicians integrate acceptance-based modalities, self-talk techniques, and, where needed, Spravato or medication management—always with consideration for league policies and the athlete’s desire to avoid unnecessary pharmaceuticals.
For many athletes, traditional psychiatric medications can raise concerns—from drug testing regulations in leagues like the NCAA to worries about side effects that may impact athletic performance or reaction time. That’s why non-medicative treatments are becoming a preferred path for athletes seeking mental health support without compromising their competitive standing. At Luxury Psychiatry Clinic, we offer a wide range of evidence-based, drug-free approaches that promote mental well-being, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and performance psychology coaching.
These therapies are designed to help with common athletic concerns like performance anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and goal setting, as well as more clinical issues such as ADHD, OCD, and eating disorders. In addition, our advanced services—like TMS, Exomind TMS, and Spravato—offer cutting-edge, non-traditional options for athletes facing treatment-resistant conditions. Whether you’re a student-athlete, a professional player, or a high performer, our treatments are built around optimizing your mental skills and safeguarding your career.
Traditional psychiatry often centers around medication management, using pharmaceuticals to treat mental health conditions like ADHD, bipolar disorder, or anxiety. While medications can be effective, they’re not always the right fit for athletes, especially those who are regularly screened, sensitive to side effects, or simply prefer a drug-free approach to care. Non-medicative treatment offers an alternative path—one grounded in evidence-based psychotherapy and performance psychology that targets both the symptoms and the root causes of mental health struggles.
Approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mental performance coaching focus on reshaping thought patterns, improving emotional regulation, and building long-term resilience. These treatments are especially effective for issues such as performance anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and substance abuse recovery, all without relying on medication.
At Luxury Psychiatry Clinic, our team includes board-certified psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and licensed therapists who specialize in these modalities. We’re proud to be one of the few clinics in Chicago offering both traditional psychiatry and elite-level non-medicative options—all tailored to the needs of athletes.
At Luxury Psychiatry Clinic, we provide a range of evidence-based, non-medicative treatments designed to support athletes who want effective care without compromising performance or eligibility. These therapies target both sport‑specific challenges and broader mental health conditions, giving athletes the tools to improve focus, resilience, and overall well-being.
CBT helps athletes identify negative thinking patterns that contribute to performance anxiety, perfectionism, and emotional dysregulation. Through structured exercises and mental skills training, athletes learn to build confidence, strengthen concentration, and manage stress more effectively on and off the field.
Traditional psychotherapy offers a deeper, long‑form approach to mental health, ideal for athletes navigating burnout, life transitions, or personal challenges such as eating disorders, OCD, or relationship stress. This modality focuses on long-term emotional insight and resilience, helping athletes sustain both performance and personal wellness.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, FDA‑approved treatment that uses targeted magnetic pulses to support brain activity linked to mood and focus. It is especially effective for athletes experiencing depression, ADHD symptoms, or treatment-resistant mental health concerns—without introducing medications that could affect drug testing.
Exomind TMS is an advanced, AI‑enhanced version of TMS that personalizes each stimulation pattern for maximum effectiveness. This option is ideal for high performers seeking precision‑driven mental optimization, helping improve cognitive clarity, emotional control, and recovery from mental fatigue.
Spravato (esketamine) therapy is a cutting‑edge, nontraditional treatment option for athletes coping with severe or persistent depression. It is administered in a controlled clinical environment and does not impact typical athletic drug testing standards. For qualifying athletes, it can offer rapid improvement in mood, motivation, and overall mental health.
Whether you’re a professional athlete, student-athlete, or dedicated high performer, taking care of your mental health is key to unlocking your full potential. At Luxury Psychiatry Clinic, we make it easy to get started with a free consultation and personalized care plan that fits your lifestyle, performance goals, and eligibility needs.
Have questions? Call our Chicago office today to speak with a member of our expert team, or click the Schedule button below to book your first appointment. Let us help you elevate your mental well-being with care that’s as elite as your game.
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