Therapy for the
ambitious and exhausted

You strive to give your best in everything…

… because that’s how you’ve always been. 

For athletes, perfectionists, and people that wear many hats, qualities like high performance, precision, consistency, and flawless image aren’t just nice to have - they’re expected.

Sometimes, that perfectionism is even paralyzing - like if you can’t do something perfectly, you don’t want to do it at all

The constant grind, intense focus, physical demands, and the pressure to operate at a high level every day can take an exhausting toll. Others might not be able to see it, but you can feel it, and at some point, it can all be too much.

I want to help you reconnect your mind and your body to give your nervous system a break from survival mode. We can explore the roots of your ambitious ways to take you from operating out of fear of failure and toward empowering your high personal standards. My practice will give you tools, new perspectives, and a place to revisit your “why” as you stay continue towards reaching your goals. That way, you can show up fully to the parts of your fast-paced life that matter the most.

I want to give you my best to help you be your best. 

I work with ages 11 and up. Scroll below to see a list of my specialities.

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Specialties

track athlete therapist

Athletes &
Athletics Staff

  • Active high school, college, and professional athletes

  • Retired athletes

  • Coaches and support staff

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Eating Disorders &
Body Image

  • Eating Disorders

  • Disordered Eating

  • Athletes with Eating Disorders

  • Body Image Concerns

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Beauty Industry Professionals

  • Cosmetologists

  • Salon Owners

  • School Staff & Students

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Life Stressors &
Grief/Loss

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Change and Transition

  • Loss, Bereavement, Divorce

  • Boundaries

  • Communication

  • Relationship & Family Issues

  • Sleep issues

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EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)

  • Traumatic Incidents

  • Anxiety / Panic Attacks

  • Athletic Performance

    • Mental Blocks, Injury Recovery, Enhancing Positive States

  • Stuck Thoughts / Negative Core Beliefs

  • Reduction of Urges (substance use and eating disorder behaviors)

  • Chronic Pain

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Don’t fall into any of the above categories?

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Emotion Management

  • Stress

  • Substance Use

No problem! Here is a list of other circumstances I work with:

  • Boundaries

  • Communication

  • Relationship & Family Issues

  • Sleep issues

Work with me

Let’s schedule a 15-20 min call to see how I can help.

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