Matthew Bird

Matthew Bird is a Lecturer in the Sport & Performance Psychology (SPP) department at the University of Western States, Portland. He holds certifications as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). His primary research focuses on athlete mental health, well-being, help-seeking behaviors, and professional practice in sport psychology. He advises clients across youth to professional levels in various sports, employing evidence-based approaches like person-centered therapy and mental skills training.

Education includes a BA in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University (2010), MS in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Georgia Southern University (2013), and a PhD in Sport Psychology from Florida State University (2018).

Bird actively supports CMPC certification candidates and advocates for advancing sport psychology practices through both research and applied work. Professional memberships include active participation in AASP.