Welcome to the team.
Started in 2020, Apex Performance Psych was founded by Dr. Ben Oliva, a certified mental performance consultant (CMPC) and licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC).
Dr. Ben Oliva | Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) | Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) | Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) | Biofeedback Certified (BCIA)
Dr. Oliva and his team specialize in working with competitive athletes at every level. The Apex team includes former athletes who understand competitive sports from the inside, bringing that experience directly into their performance counseling and coaching work. Dr. Oliva has been featured as an expert in Bustle and on podcasts, including Michael Lewis's "Against the Rules" and Leadership Under Fire.
Victoria McKnight | Master of Social Work (MSW) | Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)
Victoria is part of the Apex team of former athletes who understand competitive sports from the inside, bringing that experience directly into their performance counseling and coaching work. A five-year Division I soccer student-athlete and All American she works with athletes and high performers navigating the pressures of competition and life transitions on and off the field.
Based in Charlotte, NC. Virtual sessions available.
Thatcher Coleman | LPC, Doctoral Candidate in Sport and Performance Psychology
Thatcher brings a dual background in clinical mental health counseling and applied sport psychology to his work with athletes, teams, and individuals. His focus areas include attentional control, confidence, emotional regulation, and performance consistency, alongside clinical work in resilience, coping, and psychological flexibility.