• Located In Brunswick, ME

The Pressure Is Real. Anxiety is Treatable.

When expectations are sky-high - whether from coaches, parents, teammates, social media, or yourself- it can feel like you’re always one step away from letting someone down.


At Rise Up, we work with athletes and high achievers to build resilience, balance, and a mindset that lasts.

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What Performance Pressure Feels Like

Even the strongest performers can feel weighed down by expectations. Does this sound familiar?

  • Fear of disappointing coaches, parents, or teammates
  • Pressure to always be "on" and perform at your best
  • Intense expectations by others—or most often, yourself
  • Feeling like your identity is tied only to achievement
  • Burnout, exhaustion, or wondering how much longer you can "keep it up"

It’s possible to rise above the pressure and perform at your best -

without sacrificing your drive or well-being.

What You Gain from Therapy

Clients who work with us often walk away with:

A renewed sense of balance and purpose

Tools to quiet the noise of outside expectations

Confidence to perform under pressure without fear of burnout

Mental strategies that enhance—not drain—performance

Burnout is a reminder that even high performers need time to recharge

and support to stay at their best.

Counseling Works

We understand that your mental strength is just as important as physical training.

We partner with high-performing individuals to:

Strengthen Mindset and Self-Confidence

Build unshakeable confidence that isn't dependent on outcomes

Develop Strategies to Manage Pressure

Learn practical tools to handle high-stakes situations

Reconnect with the Joy of Performance

Rediscover your passion beyond external validation

Build Resilience

Develop mental toughness that lasts beyond today's game, season, or competition

Together, we’ll build the skills and support you need to stay strong, confident,

and fully aligned with your goals.

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Defeat to Grounded to Thriving

Our logo reflects the journey many people take in moving beyond anxiety.

Our clients move from defeat, to grounded, to thriving by shifting patterns and building skills.

Defeat

Shows the weight down by expectations, or unable to move forward. For high performers, this might look like feeling stuck in cycles of pressure or being "weighed down" by expectations.

Grounded

Is grounded and steady. This stage reflects doing well but living with burnout. You're still functioning, or the surface, but there may feel stretched thin, restless, or not fully tapping into your potential.

Thriving

Embodies thriving. This is peak performance—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Thriving means performing at a high level with confidence, balance, and peace of mind. It's where achievement meets fulfillment.

At Rise Up, our mission is to empower high performers to rise with purpose -

achieving exceptional results while staying grounded, confident, and deeply satisfied.

Why Self-Pay Matters

We do not bill insurance or contract with third party payors. We bill our clients directly upon service.

  • Care designed for you – your treatment plan is built around your goals and needs, not insurance rules.
  • Focus on growth – your provider puts their time and energy into supporting you, both in and outside of sessions.
  • Effective skills early– access preventative care before challenges grow.

Counseling at Rise Up is a short-term investment in your mental health and wellbeing.

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207.504.3587

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Now is the time to strengthen your foundation - so you can excel under pressure while staying calm, confident, and fulfilled.

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