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Psychologist · Psychotherapist
Psychologist in MediSport Center
Dott.ssa Mezzasoma Chiara
Dott.ssa Mezzasoma Chiara — Psychologist in MediSport Center
Areas of expertise
Dr Chiara Mezzasoma is a psychologist working in sport psychology, specific learning disorders (SLD) and the assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive disorders. She practises privately at the MediSport Center clinics in Perugia (San Sisto) and Città della Pieve (Po’ Bandino).
Within the centre’s multidisciplinary team she follows the area dedicated to mind-body wellbeing, working with children, adolescents, adults and athletes.
She uses validated psychometric and screening tools to design individualised programmes, combining mental preparation for athletes with the strengthening of cognitive and educational processes.
Clinical expertise and treatments
- Stress and performance anxiety management
Relaxation and breathing techniques to manage emotional activation before and during competition.
- Goal setting and motivation
Definition of clear, measurable competitive goals in the short and long term.
- Attention and concentration training
Exercises to maintain mental focus and limit distractions at decisive moments of competition.
- Support for injured athletes
Psychological support during forced time off, in collaboration with the centre’s physiotherapists, to assist the return to sport.
- SLD screening and psychodiagnostic assessment
Administration of standardised tests for the identification of dyslexia, dysorthography, dysgraphia and dyscalculia, in line with current regional regulations.
- Cognitive enhancement programmes for children and adolescents
Targeted interventions on executive functions, working memory, reading-writing and calculation processes.
- Study methods and tutoring
Development of personalised study strategies and support in the use of compensatory and dispensatory tools.
- Neuropsychological assessment
Examination of cognitive functions (memory, attention, language, executive functions) in adults and older people reporting early signs of memory loss (Mild Cognitive Impairment).
- Individual cognitive stimulation
Exercises and protocols aimed at supporting cognitive reserve and personal autonomy in everyday activities.
Experience and education
- Psychology
Diagnosis and rehabilitation of cognitive disorders
- Master’s degree in Psychology
- Registered with the Order of Psychologists of the Umbria Region since 25/01/2021, Section A, no. 1437
- Master’s and advanced training courses in sport psychology and mental training techniques
- Specialist training in clinical neuropsychology and in the administration of test batteries for the diagnosis of SLD and adult cognitive disorders
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