University of Minnesota Athletics
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Dr. Kirbi Kidd
- Title:
- Sport Psychologist
Kirbi Kidd, PsyD, LP is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in sport and performance psychology. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, she attended Mount Holyoke College for undergraduate studies and attended Springfield College for both her masters in Athletic Counseling and doctorate in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Kirbi has provided mental health services throughout various college counseling centers and athletic communities.
She completed her APA Internship at Mississippi State University where she provided sport psych services to Athletics. Dr. Kirbi research and dissertation examined the weight management experiences of retired football linemen. Additional sport and performance psychology interests include high caloric athletes, body image, diversity in sport, confidence, and emotion regulation.
Dr. Kidd is a former DIII basketball athlete and later pursued fitness and personal training. She enjoys action movies, psychological thrillers, concerts, and exploring Minnesota.
She completed her APA Internship at Mississippi State University where she provided sport psych services to Athletics. Dr. Kirbi research and dissertation examined the weight management experiences of retired football linemen. Additional sport and performance psychology interests include high caloric athletes, body image, diversity in sport, confidence, and emotion regulation.
Dr. Kidd is a former DIII basketball athlete and later pursued fitness and personal training. She enjoys action movies, psychological thrillers, concerts, and exploring Minnesota.
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