post-doctoral fellow
Meghan Olt, M.A.
Sport Psychology & Therapy
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Supervised by Blakely Low-Sampson, Ph.D.
"My job isn’t to fix you or make you better. It’s to support you on your journey and empower you to create the change you want."
In-person in San Antonio · Virtual across Texas
Joining September 2026 | Now accepting inquiries
2024 Outstanding Student Practitioner Award
Association for Applied Sport Psychology
who i work with
Working with adolescents and young adults is where I feel most at home. There is something genuinely exciting about being in the room with a young athlete who is figuring out who they are, both inside and outside of their sport. It is truly a privilege to watch them grow and evolve into the human they want to be, and I do not take the opportunity to be part of that lightly.
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My hope when working with a younger client is that what they build here stays with them beyond sport and becomes tools for life. Learning to navigate performance anxiety, advocate for themselves with coaches and parents, and understand their own inner world are skills that travel with them into every area of life. For a lot of the adolescents I work with, this may be one of the first times someone has shown them that their mental health matters and that it is okay to ask for help. That is something I deeply value.
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I especially enjoy working with:
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Teen and junior elite athletes, particularly in individual sports such as figure skating, swimming, gymnastics, tennis, and golf
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College athletes navigating performance, identity, and the transition out of sport
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Athletes as young as 10, with adapted session structures and close collaboration with parents and guardians
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Neurodivergent athletes and performers, including those with ADHD, ASD, and learning differences
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Athletes in return-to-sport following injury
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Female athletes building confidence and a strong sense of self
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Athletes navigating challenging family dynamics, autonomy, and relational stress
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Medical students and surgeons performing in high-stakes, high-pressure environments
my approach
In my experience working with athletes, so much of their life is already planned or mandatory for them. Their schedule, their training, their goals, sometimes even what they eat. When they come into the therapy space, I want something different to be true. I want them to feel like they are in the driver’s seat, and that I am not just another coach telling them what to do.
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I take a direct approach while creating a genuinely collaborative space, where clients feel in control and have real autonomy over their own treatment. My work is integrative, shaped primarily by Humanistic and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) frameworks. That means I’m deeply invested in the therapeutic relationship, and I believe that motivation for change grows when clients feel seen, when the work connects to their values, and when they have a real sense of ownership over the process.
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I believe clients are the experts of their own lived experience. Once a strong foundation of trust is in place, I’m not afraid to gently challenge. Warmth and honesty can coexist, and my clients have told me that combination is exactly what keeps them coming back, not because it is always easy, but because it is real. I show up to every session as my full, authentic self, and I aim to create the kind of space where my clients feel safe enough to do the same.
specialties & focus areas
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Performance anxiety
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Perfectionism
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ADHD and neurodivergence in sport and academic settings
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Identity beyond sport
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Return to sport following injury
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Confidence and female athlete development
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Generalized anxiety
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Burnout and motivation
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Team, coach, and parental relationship dynamics
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Eating concerns and body image in sport contexts
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Mental performance for swim, tennis, and golf
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High-stakes performance in medicine and high-demand professions
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Faith and spirituality in performance identity
a little about me
I grew up with two constants: the sport of figure skating and school. I started skating at eight, which might be considered late in the game, but it quickly became clear to me that the ice was my first love. I immersed myself in the sport throughout the Midwest and loved the unique joy that comes from falling on a jump a thousand times and finally landing it. Then a serious injury required surgery, a plate, and seven screws carefully placed in my ankle. It did not end my story. It changed the direction of it, and through this experience, I began to understand the power of working with your brain versus fighting against it.
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Something else that has shaped who I am: I was diagnosed with a specific learning disorder late in high school. I worked tirelessly in undergrad to build my self-advocacy skills and refused to let it hold me back. I bring that experience into the room with me, especially with clients who are putting in more effort than anyone around them can see. I understand what that is like from the inside, and I believe it makes me a more attuned clinician for athletes navigating their own diagnoses and academic challenges.
Outside of work, I stay connected to movement through tennis, yoga, hot Pilates, and skiing when I can get to the mountains. I love to read fictional, historical fiction, and especially a good autobiography from an athlete. I also write letters to the people I care about, which has become a meaningful way to stay connected through all the moves that come with pursuing a career in this field.
fees & availability
Sessions with Meghan Olt are $180 per session. The practice is private pay and does not bill insurance directly. Superbills are available for therapy services, and clients may be eligible for partial reimbursement through out-of-network benefits — we recommend calling your provider to confirm your specific benefits.
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Current availability: Meghan Olt will be accepting new clients both in-person in San Antonio and virtually across the state of Texas starting in September 2026. If you’d like to connect before her start date, reach out through the contact form and we’ll follow up to schedule a consultation.
education & licensure
Counseling Psychology, Ph.D.*
University of Georgia - Ph.D. expected Aug 2026*
Doctoral Internship - Utah State University
University of Denver - M.A.
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2024 AASP Award
Outstanding Student Practitioner
Applying for Licensure in Texas
Supervised by Blakely Low-Sampson
Completed Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) requirements
Affiliations & Certifications
​Association for Applied Sport Psychology
Former figure skater and collegiate rower
Meghan Olt is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Dr. Blakely Sport Psychology & Therapy, completing her post-doctoral training under the supervision of Dr. Blakely Low-Sampson, Ph.D. She earned her Ph.D. (to be conferred August 2026) in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia (APA-accredited), where she completed a concentration in sport psychology and served as a clinician at the UGA Athletics Mental Health and Performance Clinic, working with Division I athletes across multiple sports.
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Her pre-doctoral internship was completed at Utah State University’s Counseling and Prevention Services (APA-Accredited), where she provided individual therapy, psychological assessment, crisis services, and group co-leadership, and served as the Mental Performance Consultant for the USU Women’s Basketball Team.
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​She was honored with the 2024 Outstanding Student Practitioner Award from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for her clinical work with collegiate athletes — one of the field’s most competitive student recognitions. She has presented research at the AASP Annual Conference, contributed to ZGiRLS, and published in peer-reviewed and professional outlets on topics including athlete mental health, anxiety, confidence, and goal orientation.
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Meghan is a former competitive figure skater (Midwest regional competitor, Juvenile and Intermediate levels) and collegiate rower (Connecticut College, NESCAC). Meghan also holds a Master of Arts in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Denver, and she earned her B.A. in Psychology and Human Development from Connecticut College, where she was a Dean’s Honors and Dean’s High Honors recipient, a member of Psi Chi National Honor Society, and an NCAA Leadership Class representative. She is currently serving as Graduate Coordinator for the Women’s Special Interest Group within AASP and has been involved in the ZGiRLS research initiative, focused on confidence development in adolescent girls.