Men's Swimming & Diving
Dr. Sofía España Pérez
- Title:
- Clinical and Sport Behavior Health Therapist
- Email:
- SE0015@mail.wvu.edu
- Phone:
- (304) 692-2480
Dr. Sofía España Pérez serves as the director of clinical and sport psychology for West Virginia University Athletics.
In this position, she oversees clinical and sport psychology services for Mountaineer student-athletes, supporting their mental health, personal well-being, athletic performance, and overall development. She also provides leadership and supervision to the department’s behavioral health staff and contributes to the continued development of comprehensive, evidence-based mental health and sport psychology services across WVU Athletics.
Dr. España Pérez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Her clinical experience includes individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, risk assessment and reduction, and psychoeducational programming tailored to the unique needs of collegiate student-athletes. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy and integrates principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
She is committed to fostering an environment that prioritizes mental health, supports psychological well-being, and promotes the development of student-athletes both within and beyond sport.
Originally from Mexico City, Mexico, Dr. España Pérez earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from East Tennessee State University, where she competed as a Division I tennis student-athlete. She later completed a master's degree in sport and exercise psychology at Minnesota State University, Mankato, while serving as head coach of the Division II women's tennis team.
In 2017, Dr. España Pérez joined West Virginia University to pursue a master's degree in counseling and a Ph.D. in sport, exercise, and performance psychology.
During her graduate training, she provided mental health services to the WVU community through the Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services. Following her graduation in 2021, she joined WVU Athletics as a clinical and sport behavioral health therapist, providing clinical mental health and sport psychology services to student-athletes.
Throughout her tenure at WVU, she has remained dedicated to advancing mental health awareness, strengthening access to psychological support, and helping Mountaineer student-athletes thrive personally, academically, and athletically.
In this position, she oversees clinical and sport psychology services for Mountaineer student-athletes, supporting their mental health, personal well-being, athletic performance, and overall development. She also provides leadership and supervision to the department’s behavioral health staff and contributes to the continued development of comprehensive, evidence-based mental health and sport psychology services across WVU Athletics.
Dr. España Pérez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Her clinical experience includes individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, risk assessment and reduction, and psychoeducational programming tailored to the unique needs of collegiate student-athletes. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy and integrates principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
She is committed to fostering an environment that prioritizes mental health, supports psychological well-being, and promotes the development of student-athletes both within and beyond sport.
Originally from Mexico City, Mexico, Dr. España Pérez earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from East Tennessee State University, where she competed as a Division I tennis student-athlete. She later completed a master's degree in sport and exercise psychology at Minnesota State University, Mankato, while serving as head coach of the Division II women's tennis team.
In 2017, Dr. España Pérez joined West Virginia University to pursue a master's degree in counseling and a Ph.D. in sport, exercise, and performance psychology.
During her graduate training, she provided mental health services to the WVU community through the Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services. Following her graduation in 2021, she joined WVU Athletics as a clinical and sport behavioral health therapist, providing clinical mental health and sport psychology services to student-athletes.
Throughout her tenure at WVU, she has remained dedicated to advancing mental health awareness, strengthening access to psychological support, and helping Mountaineer student-athletes thrive personally, academically, and athletically.
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