Steve Portenga

As Denver’s most experienced sports and performance psychologist, I help clients become people that engage in achieving their potential, that believe in their ability to perform under pressure, and that express a confidence that they are somebody that matters in life. I help performers of all kinds develop a Positive Performance Mindset® that allows them to perform up to their potential. I hate to see underperformance and lack of enjoyment. I’m dedicated to developing cutting edge integration of science and practice to help all performers achieve their goals today so they can realize their life’s potential tomorrow. The simple mental skills most practitioners teach are not enough to manage pressure. My approach adds value because I comprehensively address all performance issues. My clients’ change is meaningful and this change holds up when it matters. I incorporate biofeedback to evaluate and actually train the mind-body connection. I individualize services using a proprietary process that scientifically integrates performance, neuroscience, behavior change, and technology. I’m a true expert on the psychology of high performance: I’ve been credentialed at the Olympics, helped win a SuperBowl, founded a graduate program, and wrote APA’s definition of performance psychology.