Empowering Leaders to Thrive in High‑Stakes Environments
About Dr. C:
Trusted Counselor, Speaker and Author
Dr. Wayne “Dr. C” Chappelle is a licensed clinical psychologist and board‑certified specialist with more than two decades of experience helping people perform, lead, and thrive under extreme pressure. He currently serves as the Team Psychologist for the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, where he supports elite athletes in strengthening their mental resilience, emotional regulation, and competitive mindset.
For over 20 years, Dr. Chappelle has been a trusted psychological consultant to some of the most demanding military and government agencies —including Presidential aircrew, Special Operations forces, and senior military leadership. His work has included assessing and preparing personnel for high‑risk missions.
In private practice, Dr. C works with executive leaders, high‑pressure professionals, and U.S. Olympic‑level athletes, helping them build the emotional, relational, and behavioral skills required to excel in the most competitive and consequential environments.
He is also featured in Heal Your Hurting Mind alongside Craig, whose personal candor and biblical insight pair with Dr. C’s psychological expertise to offer a powerful, hope‑centered path toward healing and resilience.In addition to his clinical and consulting work, Dr. Chappelle is a sought‑after speaker, delivering expert, high‑impact presentations on resilience, leadership, and mental performance to teams, organizations, and high‑pressure professionals.
Dr. Chappelle In The News:
Dr. Chappelle helps leaders and teams build clarity, resilience, and cohesion so they can perform at their best under pressure and grow stronger individually and as a team.
Areas of Expertise
Consulting Corporate Executives and Their teams
Dr. C provides confidential, discreet support to help individuals stay grounded, resilient, and effective. He also assists organizations with candidate selection, ensuring leaders And teams are equipped with the psychological readiness and stability required for demanding roles.
Trusted Support to Help Professional Coaches & Teams Thrive
Dr. C helps athletes manage stress, sharpen focus, and maintain mental clarity when performance matters most. He partners with coaches and organizations to build strong teams and select individuals who demonstrate resilience, readiness, and the mindset needed for high‑level competition.
In The Briefing Room, Dr. Chappelle shares mission‑focused guidance designed to strengthen clarity, resilience, and leadership under pressure. Explore videos, podcasts, and written insights that help individuals and teams stay grounded, think clearly, and perform with purpose in demanding environments.
The Briefing Room
Heal Your Hurting Mind:
A practical path to emotional clarity, resilience, and healing.
Co‑authored with bestselling author Craig Groeschel, Heal Your Hurting Mind blends biblical wisdom with Dr. Chappelle’s decades of psychological expertise to help readers navigate anxiety, burnout, and emotional pain. This hope‑centered guide offers clear, actionable strategies for anyone seeking steadiness and strength in the midst of life’s pressures.
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