ABOUT FORGING PROGRESS PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY
Counseling & Performance Psychologist helping high-performing individuals, teams, and groups thrive in daily life and in their chosen arenas.
Dr. Renée López founded Forging Progress after her own journey through burnout, injury, and performance struggles as a collegiate athlete. Inspired to help others, she earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Sport Psychology and later served as a Sport Psychologist at Georgia Tech Athletics.
HELPING ATHLETES, PROFESSIONALS, AND EVERYDAY HIGH ACHIEVERS OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND THRIVE THROUGH IN-PERSON SESSIONS IN GEORGIA AND ONLINE PSYCHOLOGY SESSIONS NATIONWIDE THROUGH PSYPACT.
About Us
MEET DR. RENEE LOPEZ
I’ve walked the high-performance path.
Renée understands the pressure and complexity of high-achievement because she’s lived it as a Division I athlete, corporate professional, partner to a professional athlete, and parent to high-performing student-athletes. This unique experience, combined with her advanced training, helps her connect with both athletes and everyday clients striving for growth.
CREDENTIALS & EXPERTISE
Licensed Psychologist (GA, PSY004647)
PSYPACT Authority (APIT#13811)
Specialty training in ACT, CBT, EMDR, CPT for PTSD
Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist
EDUCATION & TRAINING
PhD, Counseling Psychology (Sport Psychology Concentration), University of Tennessee
APA-accredited internship, Texas A&M University (rotations in athletics, disordered eating, group counseling, biofeedback, hypnosis)
Four years as a Sport Psychologist with Georgia Tech Athletics
Your Mind Is Your Strongest Muscle
Forging Progress blends evidence-based therapy with performance psychology to strengthen resilience, improve focus, and support authentic living. Renée’s approach recognizes the connection between mind and body and emphasizes building sustainable progress in both life and performance.
Policies
FEES
Forging Progress provides transparent, straightforward fees for services:
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Phone Consultation (15 min): Free
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Intake Appointment (60–75 min): $300
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Individual Appointment (45 min): $195
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Individual Appointment (60 min): $250
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Check-in Appointments (30 min): $135
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Workshops/Education: starting at $350+
INSURANCE
We do not accept insurance but can provide the necessary paperwork for you to file for out-of-network benefits. Please contact your insurance company for details about your policy and benefits.
CANCELLATIONS
Please provide at least 12 hours’ notice to cancel sessions. Cancellations with less than 12 hours’ notice, or no-shows, will be responsible for the full session fee. Thank you for your consideration.
Invest in Your Progress
The best investment you can make is in yourself.
Forging Progress offers evidence-based counseling and performance psychology, available in-person in Georgia and virtually nationwide through PSYPACT. Whether you’re striving to overcome obstacles or reach peak performance, expert support is within reach. Take the first step today.