Taryn Brandt

Dr. Taryn Brandt is a licensed psychologist, Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). Taryn currently works as a psychologist at Boston Children's Hospital within the sports medicine department. She also provides services to the USA Gymnastics Rhythmic program as a contractor and supports athletes through her part time private practice, Aspire Sport Psychology & Counseling. Taryn has previously held roles as a Sport Psychologist at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and as a Psychological Services Provider at the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Taryn approaches her work through an integrative approach using Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) therapy, mindfulness and meditation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), components of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), positive psychology, self-compassion, and honoring a multicultural perspective. She believes that safe and supportive therapeutic relationships can be healing and aims to provide unconditional positive regard and compassion to each athlete she has the privilege to support.