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About My Clients
I provide therapy for athletes and high-performing professionals who want to strengthen their mental health and enhance performance. With over a decade of clinical experience, including leadership roles at Thomas Jefferson University, I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, substance use, self-doubt, and burnout. I help clients quiet mental noise, build resilience, and reconnect with a sense of confidence and purpose that extends far beyond achievement alone.
My Background and Approach
At Cognitive Pursuits, I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy, positive psychotherapy, and existential psychotherapy—among other evidence-based techniques—to create a supportive, practical, and collaborative space where clients can make meaningful progress toward their goals. I offer both traditional therapy and Performance Anxiety Therapy Intensives — focused, short-term programs designed to help clients gain clarity, build confidence, and develop effective strategies to perform at their best while maintaining balance and wellbeing. I’m a licensed therapist, former NCAA athlete, and personal trainer. My background in both mental health and performance psychology allows me to understand the unique pressures faced by driven individuals—whether in competition, academics, or demanding careers. My work is grounded in the belief that high performance and wellbeing don’t have to compete.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am committed to creating a therapeutic environment that is inclusive, respectful, and attuned to each client’s unique identity and life experiences. I approach my work through a lens of intersectionality, recognizing how factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, cultural background, and social context interact to influence mental health, performance, and overall wellbeing. I strive to understand each client’s perspective without assumptions, challenge systemic and internalized barriers, and tailor interventions that honor their lived experience. My goal is to ensure that therapy is a safe and empowering space where all clients feel seen, valued, and supported in pursuing their goals.