My name is Caprice Mottley, and I bring a unique perspective to clinical work through my background as a former collegiate soccer player and my deep passion for supporting athletes’ mental health. After completing degrees in Sociology and Social Work from Lake Michigan College and Andrews University and gaining international experience in humanitarian studies, I began my clinical career with diverse populations, including Veterans, underrepresented communities, and college students/athletes. My professional journey led me to the first-ever Social Work Fellowship at Notre Dame in 2020, where I focused on student-athletes and have since continued to specialize in this area. I am currently in the process of completing my Doctorate in Education in Global Sports Leadership at East Tennessee State University, further deepening my expertise at the intersection of mental health and athletic performance. My clinical interests include performance enhancement, post-injury adjustment, identity challenges in sports, and the mental well-being of current and former athletes. I integrate evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) within a laid-back, conversational, and multicultural framework that honors each client’s lived experiences, particularly those navigating both the demands of athletics and personal identity.
- Clients: Collegiate and Emerging Athletes
- Especially those navigating identity development, performance pressure, or injury recovery
- Athletes of Color/Black Athletes and Those Facing Multicultural Challenges
- Athletes Recovering from Injury or Experiencing Career Transitions
-post-injury adjustment, identity loss, and performance anxiety
-clients working through grief, uncertainty, or identity shifts after injury or as they transition out of competitive sports - Athletes with Invisible or Chronic Illnesses
- Female/Male and Nonbinary Athletes Navigating Gendered Expectations
- Perfectionistic or High-Achieving Performers
- Specialties: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization, Reprocessing (EMDR), Laid-back, conversational style, Multicultural framework that honors each client’s lived experiences, particularly those navigating both the demands of athletics and personal identity
Workshops/webinars
I have led a variety of initiatives focused on mental health education, support, and advocacy within university settings. This includes facilitating the But You Don’t Look Sick process group, which created space for students navigating invisible illnesses, and leading the Black Mental Health Matters workshop, aimed at deepening understanding of mental health through the lens of the Black experience. In collaboration with the University of Notre Dame’s Law School, I helped organize and lead the BIPOC Racial Trauma Speaker Series, addressing the complex intersections of race and psychological well-being. I’ve also provided mental health consultations to a student body through the Let’s Talk program, offering accessible and informal support for mental health. Additionally, I’ve facilitated resilience training through the Penn Resilience Program for students, faculty, and staff, promoting emotional wellness and coping strategies across campus communities.
