Counseling and Sport Psychology Services
ABOUT DR. ROCHE
Dr. Roche started Counseling and Sport Psychology Services in 2007. She is a licensed Psychologist with her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology and works primarily with adolescents and adults. She was awarded her Doctoral degree from the University of Buffalo in 2003. Dr. Roche offers both tele-health and in person sessions.
Presentations and Research
Dr. Roche conducted independent research in eating disorders among athletes, and athlete's emotional response to injury. In addition she co-authored research with her intern class at UPenn evaluating length of treatment and outcome efficacy. She co-authored book chapters with Dr. Doug Hankes on consultation in college athletics.
Dr. Roche has presented for professional organizations as well as colleges, high schools, and within the private sector. She has presented on topics in sport psychology as well as general clinical issues. She has worked with several organizations including United States Figure Skating, Division I-III athletics programs and more.
Publications
Below is a list of publications:
Hankes, D., and Roche, D (2019) Consultation in collegiate athletics: Best practices. In Loughran, M.J. (Eds.) Counseling and Psychological Services for College Student Athletes: Morgantown, WV: Fitness and Information Technology, Inc.
Roche, D., and Hankes, D.(2009) Consultation in college athletics. In E. Etzel (Eds.) Counseling and Psychological Services for College Student Athletes. Morgantown, WV: Fitness and Information Technology, Inc.
Wolgast, B., Rader, J., Roche, D., Thompson, P., von Zuben, F. C., Goldberg, A. (2005) Investigation of clinically significant change by severity level in college counseling center clients. Journal of College Counseling 8 (2), 140-152.
Roche, D. (2003) Doctoral Disseration: The Incidence of Depression Among Injured Athletes and the Implications on Rehabilitation.
Roche, D. (2000) Poster Presentation: Eating Disorders: Incidence of Eating Disorders Among Female Athletes. Location: American Psychological Association National Conference, 2000 (Washington, D.C.)
Teaching Experience
Dr. Roche has taught at many institutions over the years including, SUNY Purchase and the University of Delaware. Her course offerings included Social and Interpersonal Relationships, Introduction to Counseling Theories, Freshman Seminar for Athletes, Introduction to Sport Psychology and Development of Human Relationships.
Specializations
Dr. Roche has several areas of specialization including:
Anxiety
Depression
Adolescent Development
Athletic injury
Grief and Loss
Sport Psychology
Performance Enhancement
Goal Setting
Performance Anxiety
Leadership Development
Effective Reinforcement Strategies
Motivation
Effective Communication