Services
- Individual
- Adolescent/Teen
- Group
About My Clients
I enjoy working athletes and performers with traits and tendencies of perfectionism that presents by way of paralyzing fear on the court/field, obsession with food and exercise or your body's appearance, sadness and guilt for taking time off or resting, inability to receive feedback without feelings of failure or rejection, feeling like an outsider in the family system, experiencing confusion and seeking clarity around identity and worth outside of competition.
My Background and Approach
I was raised in Indiana and moved to North Carolina in the Fall of 2008 to play collegiate volleyball at UNC Asheville where I received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After graduation, I worked as a Division 1 college volleyball coach at Winthrop University and at East Carolina University for the next five years. I then returned to school and got my Master’s in Clinical Counseling with a focus in addictions at East Carolina University. I have a passion for working with athletes and those involved in other competitive atmospheres because I was a collegiate volleyball player myself, and then moved into the coaching role and witnessed the first and secondhand experiences of college athletes' mental health concerns.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
As a sports coach, I have recognized the importance of adolescents and young adults having a mentor and guidance through these challenging times and seeking out therapy when necessary. I make a strong effort in meeting clients where they are with genuineness, humor, and empathy. I live a life of openness and acceptance. I feel honored to work in a field that is challenging and has the opportunity to help people achieve wellness and develop resiliency by building skills necessary to experience a happy, productive life.