Frequently Asked Questions

Align SPP, PC is a team of sports and performance professionals dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and businesses reach excellence through peak performance. Dr. Lauren Lowe, Psy.D., M.S., CMPC founded Align to provide a safe, community-based private practice that meets the unique needs of athletes and top performers. Our approach is grounded in individualized, compassionate care that supports holistic health and well-being. Whether it is a mental block, a life challenge, or a slump, we are here to help!

Clinical sports psychology primarily deals with the mental health and psychological well-being of athletes and top performers. Dr. Lauren Lowe, Psy.D., M.S., CMPC, and team are sports clinicians who have accrued specific training in sports and performance psychology in addition to their clinical degrees in psychology. Clinical sports providers are equipped to diagnose and treat psychological conditions, addressing a wide range of mental health issues through the context of sports and performance. Issues often addressed in treatment include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, and many others.

Mental skills and performance coaching focuses on enhancing performance through the development of specific mental skills. Our professionals are expert-level sports professionals and certified mental performance consultants (CMPC). Mental skills coaching focuses on teaching athletes and top performers mental skills such as goal setting, visualization, confidence, emotion regulation, and more. The primary goal is to improve performance by building mental toughness, enhancing focus, boosting motivation, and increasing confidence.

Absolutely! At Align we believe in an integrated approach and value the expertise of both services. Frequently, we will have individuals referred between the Align providers to ensure that the needs of every individual are met. We see the benefit of both clinical support and mental skills coaching, and will work with you to find the right fit.

A mental skills coaching session is a single, focused meeting, typically lasting 30 minutes to an hour, where specific mental skills or issues are addressed. It is tailored to the immediate needs of the athlete, providing quick adjustments and strategies for immediate implementation.

In contrast, a mental skills program is a comprehensive, long-term plan that spans multiple weeks to months and includes consistent sessions. This program is designed to systematically develop a wide range of mental skills, such as confidence building, stress management, and motivation. It involves regular assessment, progress tracking, and often includes practice opportunities. While coaching sessions offer flexibility for immediate problem-solving, mental skills programs provide a structured yet adaptable framework that evolves based on the athlete's progress and emerging needs.

It is ok not to know at the outset! Align is here to help you navigate that decision through a personalized approach. Once you contact us for support, our team will reach out personally to set up a 10–15 minute introductory call to discuss your needs and assess how best to support you. We will use our clinical expertise to support you in choosing a provider and treatment method. From time to time, if a provider believes you may benefit from an alternative or adjunct service, we will have a directive conversation with you and make referrals. At Align we believe in an integrated team approach to ensure that an individual or team can meet their goals.

No. All Align Sports and Performance Psychology, PC providers are out-of-network and do not work directly with insurance companies.

Mental Skills and Performance coaching is a fee for service and is not reimbursable by insurance.

For clinical sports and performance therapy, some insurance companies will reimburse part of the cost of out-of-network visits; this varies based on your individual insurance plan. Align provides monthly superbills for our appointments for you to submit directly to your insurance company for reimbursement.

• Do I have mental health coverage for “out-of-network” providers?
• What is the rate of reimbursement for various services?
• What is the deductible needed to meet before receiving reimbursement?
• What CPT codes are covered by insurance if they do provide reimbursement?
• Is reauthorization required and what is needed for this?

Commonly used service codes: 90791; 90832, 90834, 90837; add-on code 95 for telehealth services; 90846 & 90847; 90853; 90865; 90875; 96130 & 96131; 96136 & 96137.

Visiting this website is the first step! Here's what to expect next:

• Submit a request for services.
• Within 1–2 business days, you will receive a direct call and/or email from an available Align provider.
• Have a 10–15 minute meet-and-greet call to discuss your needs, ask any questions, and assess if you would like to move forward with services.
• Schedule an initial appointment.