Interview with Dominique Mortier

Dominique (aka Dom) joins the HTP Podcast to share a vulnerable and inspiring journey—from her early days in the Bahamas to tennis academies in the U.S. to becoming a psychotherapist. Dom opens up about choosing tennis over other sports at age 12, what it was like moving alone to the U.S. at 14, and how a sport she once hated became the catalyst for her career in mental health.We dive into the highs, the heartbreaks, and how her experience as a young athlete struggling with perfectionism and self-doubt gave her emotional resilience she leans on today. This is a must-listen for any tennis player—or parent—navigating the mental game.5 Key Points:Early Tennis RootsStarting tennis at age 7, coached by her momChoosing tennis over other sports at age 12 for longevityAcademy Life & Culture ShockMoving from the Bahamas to the U.S. at 14The challenges of adapting to a new culture and tennis intensityMental Struggles in TennisDealing with self-doubt, perfectionism, pressureFeeling unsupported by coaches and peers at timesResilience Through HardshipHow injuries, losses, and transitions shaped mental toughnessLearning to shift her internal dialogueCareer TransformationHow tennis inspired her path in psychologyNow working as a psychotherapist and clinical manager