Triangle Sport & Performance Psychology
Dr. Colin Iwanski, Ph.D
Dr. Colin Iwanski is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked with the Carolina Hurricanes, the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago Bears, the United States Olympic Weightlifting team, and athletes at Mississippi State University and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Dr. Iwanski has extensive experience providing high-quality psychological services, including individual psychotherapy, sport and performance psychology services, and consultations with athletic organizations and business professionals. He is experienced in working with athletes (e.g. professional, Olympic, collegiate, amateurs, etc.), elite business professionals, high-performing students, and individuals with clinical psychopathology (anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, and more).
Dr. Iwanski seeks to improve functioning through both therapeutic and performance-based strategies and interventions. Dr. Iwanski was born, raised, and educated in the Tar Heel State. In addition to his doctoral education in clinical psychology, he sought out experiences working with athletes, performers, and elite business professionals in order to assist people across the functioning spectrum. Triangle Sport & Performance Psychology is located in Raleigh, NC and works with individuals throughout the triangle (Raleigh, North Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Durham, Chapel Hill, Holly Springs, Johnston County, etc.).
Background
Dr. Colin Iwanski graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in psychology with a minor in cognitive science. He worked towards and received a master’s (M.A.) and doctorate in clinical psychology (Ph.D.) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). While in Chicago, he worked with the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, the UIC baseball and basketball teams, and the United States Olympic Weightlifting team providing mental health and performance enhancement services.
After graduating with his Ph.D., he moved home to North Carolina with his wife and dog to work with Dr. Bradley Hack at Carolina Strategies in Cary, NC providing in-person and virtual services. After over two years of working at Carolina Strategies, Dr. Iwanski started Triangle Sport & Performance Psychology, so that he could continue to support and enhance the lives of the individuals that he works with. Dr. Iwanski is a compassionate therapist who develops warm therapeutic rapport and effectively intervenes with diverse individuals across the functioning spectrum, and he welcomes the opportunity to be helpful to you, as well. Cheers!