About
Mind Mastery
At Mind Mastery, we leverage sport and performance psychology to provide mental coaching and counseling for athletes and performers of all levels. Our approach is designed to help you build resilience, sharpen focus, and thrive under pressure—so you can perform at your best when it matters most. Whether you're striving for a competitive edge or overcoming mental roadblocks, we equip you with the tools to embrace challenges, stay confident, and achieve peak performance.
From individual sessions to team workshops and leadership development programs, we take a hands-on approach to delivering impactful, results-driven training.
Olivia “Liv” Murphy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Sport Psychology Clinician specializing in high-performance coaching, mental health counseling, and mental skills development for athletes, performing artists, executives, and other high achievers. Her approach bridges the gap between mental health and performance psychology, allowing her to provide comprehensive support—helping clients navigate challenges like anxiety, stress, and burnout while also optimizing focus, confidence, and resilience.
Grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, and person-centered approaches, Liv helps clients develop the mental skills necessary to achieve peak performance, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Whether you’re an athlete managing performance anxiety, a high achiever struggling with perfectionism, or a professional navigating high-pressure situations, Liv provides science-backed strategies to help you show up at your best—both in competition and in life.
Liv’s vast experience includes working with elite youth and NCAA athletes, professional athletes (NHL, MLB, NFL etc), Olympians, performing artists, medical professionals, and corporate leaders, equipping her with a deep understanding of the psychological demands of high-stakes environments. With a unique blend of clinical training, performance coaching, and the firsthand experience of a former Division I athlete, Liv creates a supportive, bespoke, results-driven space where clients can thrive.
Education & Experience
Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Sport & Performance Psychology – Boston University
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – Licensed in Massachusetts and New York
Former NCAA Division I Track & Field Athlete – Bucknell University
Senior Performance Coach – SportStrata, NYC-based group practice
Sport Psychology Consultant – Fordham University Athletic Department and various other NCAA programs
Mental Performance Coach – New York City Ballet
Speaker & Trainer – NYU Langone School of Medicine, MLB teams, New York Road Runners, various NCAA D1 athletic departments.
Board Member & Mentor – Strong Girls United, Voice in Sport (VIS) Expert