EMDR for Athletes and High Performers: Making the most of your therapy and moving on with life w/ Brendan Cole LPC [Episode 138]

The Intentional Clinician: Psychology, Philosophy, Therapy, & Change

Brendan Cole LPC and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss EMDR Therapy for athletes and high performers, performing at work, Olympic athletes, mental health hacks for athletes, the power of EMDR, sports psychology, and how to get the most out of your therapy experience. Brendan is passionate about therapy and helping people not only feel better, but also meet their highest potential.

Brendan Cole MA LPC is a therapist in Grand Rapids, MI serving the West Michigan area both in-person and through telehealth. Brendan has extensive experience working with adults, young adults, and teens from a variety of backgrounds through individual therapy, couples counseling, premarital, and using EMDR Therapy. Brendan has helped people overcome issues with athletic performance, business performance, relationship conflict, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other issues. Brendan specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Strengths-Based Therapy to help you meet your goals. Brendan identifies as a married white male who cares deeply about the community.

Brendan Cole LPC's therapeutic specialties:

• EMDR Therapy and CBT Therapy for Athletes
• EMDR Therapy for High Performers and People in Business
• EMDR Therapy Intensives (4-hours) (for faster improvements), upon request.
• Freeing Oneself from a Pornography Addiction
• Couples Therapy
• Premarital Therapy

• Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3)
  • Donate
  • Share with your network
  • Write your congressperson
  • Sign our Petition

• Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues)
• Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting

Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433.

If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here.

For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization.

Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids:

Instagram | Facebook | Youtube

Original Music:

”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify)

"Spotlight" from *69 b/w Spotlite by Born at Midnite (Spotify)

”A Figure in the Surf" from The Sunset Violent by Mount Kimbie (Spotify)