Jim Doorley

Jim Doorley is a dedicated clinical sport psychology consultant and psychotherapist at Amplify Wellness + Performance, LLC. He collaborates with a team of highly-trained mental health professionals who are passionate about helping high-performers optimize their work and life. The practice focuses on three main areas: clinical psychology, including challenges such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues; sport and performance psychology; and executive coaching. Jim combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches to empower clients to transform their relationship with negative thoughts, feelings, and memories, encouraging meaningful, life-enhancing behavior changes. As a clinical psychology doctoral candidate at George Mason University and a clinical fellow at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital, Jim has a wealth of experience. He has worked with athletes in various settings, including a sports medicine clinic, the U.S. Naval Academy, and a Division I men's basketball team, specializing in anxiety, emotional disorders, and the psychological effects of injury. Jim is committed to embodying the essential components of effective psychotherapy: fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, demonstrating empathic understanding, maintaining a non-judgmental space, collaborating on therapeutic goals, and ensuring cultural competence. Under the supervision of Dr. Sharon Chirban, he is eager to support clients from diverse backgrounds, offering his expertise with a compassionate approach.