Train your response under pressure.
Sport psychology tailored for your success.
Dr. Lennie Waite’s unique blend of a professional athletic experience and a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology elevates her as a dedicated Sport Psychologist in Houston, Texas. Through dynamic interactions with athletes across diverse skill levels, Dr. Waite crafts personalized strategies to enhance mental resilience and optimize performance.
Our Performance Process
Awareness
Understand current patterns in attention, emotion, and response.
Development
Train specific mental skills through structured, repeatable practice.
Application
Apply skills in training and competition environments.
Adjustment
Review outcomes and refine your approach and strategies over time.
Explore our areas of support
Individualized Support
One-on-one performance psychology support for athletes navigating pressure, confidence, focus, and competition demands.
Resources & Education
Articles, tools, and explanations for athletes, parents, and coaches seeking to better understand mental skills and performance psychology.
Teams & Organizations
Consulting, education, and program support for teams, schools, and organizations focused on performance, culture, and athlete development.
Support at WPS is informed by a broader professional network.
Primary Focus Areas
Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety involves the thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations that arise before or during high-pressure situations. Learning to manage it allows individuals to perform with focus, composure, and confidence when it matters most.
Routine
Routines provide structure and consistency before, during, and after performance. Effective routines help reduce uncertainty, enhance focus, and create a sense of readiness in high-pressure environments.
Emotion Regulation
Emotion regulation is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotional responses effectively. Strong regulation skills help individuals stay balanced, adaptable, and in control across both challenging and rewarding moments.
Goal Setting
Goal setting involves creating clear, meaningful objectives that guide effort and development. Well-defined goals improve motivation, accountability, and long-term progress.
Transfer of Skills
Transfer of skills is the ability to execute physical skills in competition as they are practiced in training, even under pressure. This involves managing attention, confidence, and emotional responses so that performance holds up consistently.
Confidence
Confidence is the belief in one’s ability to meet challenges and perform effectively. It is built through preparation, self-trust, and consistent experiences of growth and success.
Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is the ability to notice internal thoughts, emotions, and behaviors without judgment. It serves as the foundation for meaningful change by helping individuals understand patterns that influence performance and well-being.
Motivation
Motivation drives effort, persistence, and engagement over time. Understanding what fuels motivation helps individuals stay committed, especially when facing setbacks or obstacles.