Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin, 30, says she worked with a psychologist to 'desensitize' herself to the Olympics

Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin, 30, says she worked with a psychologist to 'desensitize' herself to the Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin.Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesMikaela Shiffrin, 30, says she worked with a psychologist to "desensitize" herself to the Olympics.That way, she would be able to better manage the pressure of the competition.She said she even visited Paris two summers ago to get a feel for the Olympic atmosphere.Mikaela Shiffrin, 30, may be a three-time Olympic gold medalist, but there was a time when just hearing the name of the Games felt overwhelming.O…