Psychological Matters

I would like to introduce Steven G. Hamming, PsyD, clinical psychologist, who has been in practice for over 20 years and treats performance anxiety. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA), the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (AAETS), and the American Group Psychological Association (AGPA). Dr. Hamming is also the founder of OP-Sports, where he specializes in sport-related performance coaching. His practice is located at 5060 Cascade Road, Suite D, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Kerry: Dr. Hamming, briefly tell me about your work with performance anxiety. Dr. Hamming: My work focuses on “stage anxiety.” Sometimes the “stage” is literal for singers and actors, while at other times it is metaphorically meaning “the experience of being watched.” This includes athletes, trial lawyers, or anyone who stands in front of others and has to perform. Kerry: Is this a common