Diane Peters Mayer, M.S.W., is a psychotherapist and performance anxiety coach in private practice in Doylestown, PA for over 15 years. She has a BA in psychology and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a master’s degree in clinical social work.

Having suffered from performance anxiety herself for many years in a variety of arenas, including tennis courts, horse shows, and public speaking venues, Diane created a performance anxiety program to help herself and her clients. In 2000 Diane adapted her program for competitive dog handlers stymied by ring nerves, and in early 2005, began working with equestrians.

The Conquering Ring Nerves Program contains exercises and techniques adapted from a number of disciplines including: psychology, yoga/meditation, breath work, theater arts, and sports psychology. Through her seminars, book, audio tape, and newsletter Diane has taught thousands of competitors how to channel their nervous energy into blue ribbon performances.

Diane’s philosophy is that everyone is capable of stopping or easing their anxiety through self-awareness and determination, enabling them to realize their goals and reach for their dreams. It takes courage to face your fears and---Practice! Practice! Practice!

You can become the competitor of your dreams.

Your dog and horse will thank you!

A native of Brooklyn, NY, Diane who has two grown daughters, now lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, a 20 year old cat, Bosley, and Benny, her beloved Beagle mix whose rescue started the whole thing.