I'm Dr. Chad Doerr, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), dedicated to helping individuals unlock their full potential and achieve their goals.
I have expertise in working with the following sport populations:
Golf
Volleyball
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Wrestling
Track/Cross Country
Swim & Dive
Tennis
Gymnastics
Auto Racing
Esports
I also provide mental health counseling services to individuals in high performance environments for a range of mental health issues.
Education, Licenses,and Experience
Licensed Psychologist, Nevada (#973)
Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC)
Former Director of Counseling and Sport Psychology - University of Nevada, Las Vegas Athletics
Former Athletic Psychologist - University of Nebraska Cornhuskers
Doctoral Internship, University of California, Davis SHCS, Sport Psychology Emphasis
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, James Madison University
Master's in Sport Psychology, University of Denver
Bachelor's in Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno
Associate's in Liberal Studies, Feather River College
My Approach
I believe in a holistic approach to mental wellness and performance enhancement. Drawing from evidence-based practices and personalized coaching techniques, I collaborate with my clients to develop strategies that address their specific needs and goals. Whether it's managing performance anxiety, navigating career transitions, or enhancing team dynamics, I am dedicated to empowering my clients to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

My Journey
With over a decade of experience, I have worked with various sports teams and organizations, including UNLV Athletics and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, providing counseling and sport psychology services. Based in Reno, NV, I offer my expertise to individuals throughout the state of Nevada.
I specialize in unlocking the potential of young athletes, coaches, college/elite athletes, and business professionals through individual mental health counseling and performance enhancement consulting.
During my two-year tenure as an Athletic Psychologist for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletic Department, I developed an understanding of the mental health and mental performance challenges of Division I athletes competing at the highest level. Additionally, I spent two years serving as the Director of Counseling and Sport Psychology for UNLV Athletics, overseeing and providing mental health and mental performance services for 500 Division I athletes and 16 teams. I have provided services to both professional and olympic athletes in my private practice, and performed public speaking engagements as a commencement speaker (Feather River College) and for the Las Vegas Aces WNBA Mental Health Summit.