Meet Kethlin
Kethlin Campbell, MS
Former Division 1 Student-Athlete, 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier
Master’s Level Intern
Kethlin’s Therapuetic Approach
As a former Division 1 track and field student-athlete and 2020 Olympic Trials qualifier, Kethlin’s therapeutic approach focuses on holistic mind-body wellness and the intersection of mental health and sport performance. Kethlin’s theoretical orientation is based primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT, which focuses on the client’s thought patterns surrounding their experiences that then impact emotions and behaviors. Kethlin also integrates a person-centered approach by promoting a therapeutic environment that is client-directed to help clients conduct self-awareness and self-reflection to identify areas of change. Kethlin has an individualized approach to counseling by approaching counseling and treatment planning according to the specific experiences of the individual client.
Kethlin’s Specialties
- Generalized Anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Student-Athlete Mental Health
- Adolescent Mental Health
- Mind-Body Wellness
- Life Transitions
- Sports Performance Counseling – Performance Anxiety, Mental Blocks, and Injury Recovery
- Identity Development and Self-Confidence
- High-Performance Mindset
- Emotional Regulation and Coping
Kethlin’s Educational Background
Kethlin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Medical Humanities from the University of Arkansas. Kethlin then obtained a Master of Science in Educational Psychology from Misssissippi State University where she graduated in the top 10% of all graduate students and was inducted into the prestigious Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Kethlin is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Sport and Performance Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a concentration in Sport and Performance Consulting.
Sports Background
- Former Division 1 Track and Field Student-Athlete at the University of Arkansas and Mississippi State University
- 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier in the 400m
- #3 World Ranking in the 400m
- Worked with high school and Olympic hopeful athletes who participate in a variety of sports including, track and field, cross country, and sprint kayaking.
- Personal Experience Performing in High-Pressure Environments
- Personal Experience Retuning to Sport After Major Injuries and Surgeries
- Personal Experience Participating in Track and Field, Basketball, and Soccer
- Deep Understanding of Athlete Identity, Injury Recovery, Performance Pressure, and the Mental Demands of Competition
- First Team All-American 2021, First-Team Indoor All-SEC 2021, SEC Indoor 4x400m Champion 2021, NCAA Indoor Team Champion 2021, SEC Indoor Team Champion 2021, First Team All-American 2019, First Team Outdoor All-SEC 2019, SEC Outdoor 400m Champion 2019, SEC Outdoor 4x400m Relay Champion 2019, NCAA Outdoor Team Champion 2019, NCAA Indoor Team Champion 2019, SEC Outdoor Team Champion 2019, SEC Indoor Team Champion 2019
Outside of the Office
Kethlin enjoys staying active through fitness, spending time outdoors, and attending professional sport games. Inspired by her own journey and the challenges she faced as a student-athlete, she is dedicated to helping future generations thrive in collegiate and professional athletics—both on and off the field.