ABOUT US

Welcome to Pressure Points Mental Performance!

Success in sports, school, and life takes more than physical talent. It takes mental strength, resilience, and well-being, and those are skills you can train just like any physical ability.

Founded by Darci Freeman, CMPC, LMFT, Pressure Points specializes in sport and performance psychology and teen counseling. We work with athletes, performers, and people of all ages and backgrounds to sharpen focus, break through mental barriers, and build the confidence to perform under pressure, on and off the field.

Through personalized coaching, evidence-based techniques, and targeted assessments, we tailor our work to your goals. Whether you're a high school athlete chasing a college scholarship, a performer preparing for the stage, or someone who wants to get more out of yourself, we offer a safe, non-judgmental space to do that work.

Ready to strengthen your mental game? Contact us to schedule a consultation.

My name is zacch graf

graudate student intern

My commitment to living in line with my values is what led me to counseling, and it's what I hope to help others do too. I'm a graduate student in Seattle University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, completing my clinical training at Pressure Points Mental Performance. Whether you're working through something that's been weighing on you, balancing the demands of work and school, coming back from an injury, or looking to take your performance further, I'll meet you where you are.

No two people are alike, and my approach reflects that. My work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and draws on other evidence-based approaches, tailored to you. Together we'll explore your experiences and the emotions that come with them, in a space that's safe, confidential, and inclusive. I believe that when people are truly seen and heard, they grow in the ways that matter most to them.

As an intern, I work under the clinical supervision of Darci Freeman, LMFT, CMPC, and receive additional supervision through Seattle University. That means you have an experienced team behind our work together.

I see mental health and performance as deeply connected. My goal is to help you build skills that last, so you can handle setbacks, stay steady under pressure, and keep moving toward what matters to you.

My name is darci freeman

lmft, cmpc

I'm a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in Washington. That combination lets me support the whole person: the athlete working through a slump, and the stress, anxiety, or pressure that often sit underneath it.

I work with athletes, performers, teens, and families, blending evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, and performance psychology. Together we build focus, confidence, and resilience that holds up under pressure, both in competition and in everyday life.

I grew up playing and watching as many sports as possible. I love how unpredictable they are: on any given day, anyone can win. That's a big part of why I do this work. When talent is close, the mental game is often what makes the difference.

My goal is simple: to help you feel better and perform better, with skills that last long after our work together ends.

Education:

Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy - Pacific Lutheran UniversityBachelor's Degree in Psychology - Western Washington University

Certifications:

Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology - 2024

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (WA) - 2014

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA) - 2017

Associate Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation (IFC) - 2022