Performance

Performing Artists are no different than athletes. They face the same pressures, challenges, and distractions. They experience the same fear of failure and elation when they succeed. Through consultation and work with biofeedback, performing artists learn how to optimize their performance.

Through telephone or in-person sessions, we will identify the specific issues that hinder your performance and focus our attention on finding and learning the right combination of skills that will help you realize your full potential.

Examples of interventions include:

  • Relaxing and concentrating on cue for auditions and performances
  • Controlling nervousness, distraction and anxiety
  • Managing your energy, anger, and pain
  • Increasing your self-confidence and self-esteem
  • Managing your stress
  • Seeing yourself as successful
  • Integrating life balance

More Capable Performer

“As a performer, my life is full of unknowns and instability. It’s full of rejections and high stakes. Because of this, I need to be stable and sure of myself. I need to be able to get myself through the rough times. I loved that I was given concrete tools and methods to get me through my day. When I happened upon an incident, instead of feeling lost or out of control I thought to myself "it’s okay, you know how to handle this. You can do this." I was better able to ride the highs and lows.”

“There’s a lot of stigma associated with needing help, especially when it comes to mental health. However, when I could no longer function with the efficiency I desired, when my anxiety was preventing my daily and long-term goals, I knew I needed help. When I had knee surgery, I went to a physical therapist who helped me regain strength, mobility, and flexibility. Working together, she gave me exercises to do until I had regained all my former strength, and then some. I was released when we both felt I could prevent further injuries. Dr. Walker did the same thing for my mental health. I approached my mental health the same way I approached my physical health. And now I am a better and more capable person and performer.”    - Actress, NYC
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“As a performer, my life is full of unknowns and instability. It’s full of rejections and high stakes. Because of this, I need to be stable and sure of myself. I need to be able to get myself through the rough times. I loved that I was given concrete tools and methods to get me through my day. When I happened upon an incident, instead of feeling lost or out of control I thought to myself "it’s okay, you know how to handle this. You can do this." I was better able to ride the highs and lows.” “There’s a lot of stigma associated with needing help, especially when it comes to mental health. However, when I could no longer function with the efficiency I desired, when my anxiety was preventing my daily and long-term goals, I knew I needed help. When I had knee surgery, I went to a physical therapist who helped me regain strength, mobility, and flexibility. Working together, she gave me exercises to do until I had regained all my former strength, and then some. I was released when we both felt I could prevent further injuries. Dr. Walker did the same thing for my mental health. I approached my mental health the same way I approached my physical health. And now I am a better and more capable person and performer.”    - Actress, NYC

Ability to Perform

“Barbara has made a big difference in my ability to perform confidently on stage. The work we accomplished together allowed me to create a calming, centered state prior to entering the stage that allowed me to focus completely on my ability to play”  Flutist, PhD Candidate, CCM at UC
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“Barbara has made a big difference in my ability to perform confidently on stage. The work we accomplished together allowed me to create a calming, centered state prior to entering the stage that allowed me to focus completely on my ability to play”  Flutist, PhD Candidate, CCM at UC