Today we’d like to introduce you to Donielle Singer.
Hi Donielle, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
In 2021, Top Form Psychology was established as a boutique practice with the highest level of intention. As individuals, Marissa and I had already lived an athlete’s life through undergraduate college. We became a couple through our graduate college years and pursued separate fields not realizing how beneficial they would be together. Following unforeseen circumstances, conversation was sparked about combining our expertise and taking that “leap of faith” towards business ownership. So, it began; a doctor of psychology with a sport focus and a MBA student with a focus in sport management built something that has now lasted 5 years. Since the birth of the business, we have worked with athletes at every level.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Surprisingly so! There have certainly been some ebbs and flows, but overall we’ve been blessed. The nature of the work itself is always challenging at times; however, the clients and opportunities have been amazing. I think that’s because we’ve put so much of ourselves into the business that it has allowed us to thrive.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
We offer clinical and sport psychology service to athletes ranging in experience, level, and sport. We specialize in both mental health support and performance enhancement through mental skills training to the athlete population. What we bring to this work is a range of experience in the athletic world (personally and professionally), providing services to professional organizations, NCAA organizations, and more. Our approach is very client centered as we understand that we are a product of our environments, culture, and experiences which is evidence that one size does not fit all. Top Form Psychology provides telehealth services which also creates more access and flexibility; specifically for the population we work with. We are most proud of the fact that we built a business that allows us to give back, that is meaningful to us, and that is fueled by passion and joy.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
We find ourselves getting luckier the smarter we work. Being intentional about who are target client is. Knowing where our strengths lie and what are weakness are so we can continue to be better for our clients. Being open to step outside our comfort zone and take advantage of the lucky opportunities that have presented themselves. Being wise enough to notice gaps of knowledge and learn from many others. But most of all we have been most lucky about being able to create a business as a couple with each acquiring a big part of the puzzle that ultimately became Top Form.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://topformpsychology.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topformpsych/?hl=en
