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Our Mission
To provide accessible, stigma-free, and athlete-centered mental health services that empower student athletes and high achievers to perform at their fullest potential mentally, emotionally, and
in every area of life. We believe mental health is a competitive edge.
Our Approach
Every session at Knew Expectations is built around the unique pressures athletes and high achievers face: performance anxiety, identity beyond the game, recruiting stress, team dynamics, injury grief, and the relentless demand to perform. We use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care, delivered in a way that resonates with the competitor's mindset. We do not do generic therapy. We do athlete-centered
mental performance work.
Our Impact
Since launching our Student Athlete & High Achievers Program, we have delivered group mental wellness sessions at Bronzeville Classical School, hosted community mental health awareness
events across Chicago's South Side, and partnered with coaches and athletic programs committed to the whole athlete. We have worked with student athletes ranging from youth AAU programs to
college competitors, and we are expanding our embedded programming to the Chicagoland universities in 2025.
Meet your clinician
Mora Spicer II, MSW, LCSW-Founder & Lead Clinician
Mora Spicer II is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Chicago State University and over 20 years of experience as a therapist, counselor, and mentor. He has worked with individuals, couples, families, and athletes across Georgia, Indiana, and Illinois.
Mora attended the inaugural College Athlete Mental Health Conference and has delivered multiple group and mental wellness. Too many athletes are taught to push through physical and emotional pain without ever being given the tools to process it. Knew Expectations exists to change that.
Mora attended the inaugural College Athlete Mental Health Conference, has delivered multiple group
He uses evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational group sessions, which recognize that a mentally strong athlete is a better athlete.
He uses evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, and brings a direct, athlete-friendly communication style that meets competitors where they are without jargon, judgment, or stigma.
,Mora is currently accepting new clients and university partnership inquiries.