Whether you are navigating the heavy challenges of daily anxiety or stepping onto the field of competition, the difference between good performance and peak performance often comes down to what happens between your ears. Prioritizing mental health is the foundation for a stable, happy, and fulfilling life. Taking the step to seek help can be difficult, and I truly commend you for being here. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 38 years of clinical mental health experience, I have dedicated my practice to helping clients navigate anxiety, overcome depression, and reclaim their confidence. Whether your goal is to simply feel like yourself again or to unlock a new level of personal achievement, I look forward to partnering with you on this journey. My Approach & What You Can Expect Everyone has a unique story and deserves an individualized approach to care. As partners in your therapeutic journey, I prioritize open communication and mutual respect. I will be there to listen, challenge, and support you every step of the way as we work toward the stability and happiness you deserve. We will start with an introductory session where you can share your story and what you hope to achieve, we will figure it all out together. My goal is to create a warm, secure environment where you feel comfortable being vulnerable and truly heard. In the sessions that follow, we will collaborate to turn your personal goals into a reality. Specialty Focus: Athletics & Performance Mindset Alongside my general practice, I offer specialized counseling for middle school, high school, and collegiate student-athletes. My approach to performance therapy is backed by four decades of clinical expertise and deeply informed by a lifetime in athletics. Having competed as a collegiate and post-collegiate athlete, coached young competitors, and supported elite performers as a spouse and father, I bring a rare combination of clinical expertise and real-world experience to your athletic pursuits. I understand the intense pressures of competition because I have lived them, coached through them, and guided athletes through them at every level. Student-Athlete Performance & Mindset Counseling High-stakes competition can quickly turn passion into overwhelming pressure. I work directly with athletes to build the psychological skills required for peak performance. •Managing Performance Anxiety: Learn actionable tools to regulate pre-competition jitters, perform under pressure, and eliminate the fear of failure. •Overcoming Burnout & Fatigue: Restore joy, motivation, and balance when sport demands feel unsustainable. •Building Unshakeable Confidence: Develop cognitive reframing techniques to quiet self-doubt and move past mistakes in real time. Injury Recovery & Return-to-Play Support Sidelining a physical injury is only half the battle—the psychological impact of losing your sport, routine, and identity can be devastating. •Processing Psychological Setbacks: Navigate grief, frustration, and fear that accompany long-term physical rehabilitation. •Overcoming Fear of Re-Injury: Rebuild trust in your body so you can return to full-speed competition without hesitation. •Navigating Athletic Identity: Support for athletes experiencing identity loss during forced time away from competition. Parent, Family & Coach Consultation An athlete’s environment plays a massive role in their mental well-being. I offer guidance for the critical support systems standing behind the athlete. •Parent Guidance: Learn how to foster healthy motivation without adding unintentional pressure or strain at home. •Coach Consultation: Strategies for creating psychologically safe team cultures that drive high performance without burnout. •Family System Support: Balancing the demands of club travel, training schedules, and everyday family life. Career Transitions & Life After Sport Transitioning out of competitive athletics—whether due to graduation, retirement, or injury—is one of the most challenging phases an athlete can face. •Redefining Self-Worth: Decoupling personal value from stats, playing time, and competitive achievements. •Translating Athletic Skills: Channeling discipline, resilience, and focusing on career and personal success. •Life Balance & Identity Development: Discovering new passions and purpose beyond the game.