I offer one-on-one and group coaching to help athletes overcome their internal hurdles so they can play with freedom and confidence. In addition to helping athletes directly, I work with coaches, teams, and parents of athletes. As a former Division I collegiate athlete, professor of Sports Psychology, and licensed therapist, I bring several perspectives to my work as a mental performance coach. Having played D1 soccer at Columbia University, I know firsthand the stress, anxiety and… Show more I offer one-on-one and group coaching to help athletes overcome their internal hurdles so they can play with freedom and confidence. In addition to helping athletes directly, I work with coaches, teams, and parents of athletes. As a former Division I collegiate athlete, professor of Sports Psychology, and licensed therapist, I bring several perspectives to my work as a mental performance coach. Having played D1 soccer at Columbia University, I know firsthand the stress, anxiety and burnout that the pressure of competitive athletics can cause. As a professor, I have created a detailed curriculum to teach these mental performance tools and concepts in a way that athletes can understand and apply them. Finally, my experience as a licensed therapist gives me a keen understanding of people, how pressure affects each person differently, and how to help people overcome their mental obstacles and be successful.I’ve worked with athletes across all sports, ability levels, and ages - from middle school baseball players, to semi-pro soccer players, to adult downhill mountain bikers, just to name a few. I also work with parents of athletes, because it’s challenging to find ways to support your son or daughter in a way that helps more than it hinders. Show less

Owner and sole proprietor of private counseling practice focusing on working with solo-entrepreneurs who are burning out, dad's who are are experiencing a transition in their lives, and competitive athletes (sports psychology).THERAPY for ENTREPRENEURS-Discover the internal challenges that keep you stuck in these patterns-Get clear on your WHY and tap back into your sense of purpose-Multiply your momentum through new habits that create new patterns-Get your time back by… Show more Owner and sole proprietor of private counseling practice focusing on working with solo-entrepreneurs who are burning out, dad's who are are experiencing a transition in their lives, and competitive athletes (sports psychology).THERAPY for ENTREPRENEURS-Discover the internal challenges that keep you stuck in these patterns-Get clear on your WHY and tap back into your sense of purpose-Multiply your momentum through new habits that create new patterns-Get your time back by being organized, prioritizing, & setting boundaries-Improve your communication which will improve all aspects of your life-Lead with your strengths! Identify what you’re gifts are & use them daily.-Identify your major stressors and implement strategies to manage themTHERAPY for DAD's in TRANSITION• Work with dads to support them with the myriad of stressors and challenges that come with the transition to parenthood.• Guide clients to find their purpose and help them find/create the career that combines purpose, financial prosperity and work-life balance. SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY• Mental training for athletes to improve performance• Teach skills to increase ability to manage stress and pressure• Leadership development for athletes• Guide athletes to identify their purpose and meaning for playing their sport• Team building for sports teams and programs• Support and education for parents of competitive athletes• Teach effective goal setting approach Show less

If you're a solo entrepreneur who's feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin and burned out, then you are the kind of person I can help. I'll help you clarify your business' purpose so you're more focused and energized, less scattered and overwhelmed. We'll identify what is stretching you thin and leading to burnout. Probably there are some external factors (playing so many roles that you can't do any of them well) but there are also likely some internal hurdles that are holding you back (saying yes… Show more If you're a solo entrepreneur who's feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin and burned out, then you are the kind of person I can help. I'll help you clarify your business' purpose so you're more focused and energized, less scattered and overwhelmed. We'll identify what is stretching you thin and leading to burnout. Probably there are some external factors (playing so many roles that you can't do any of them well) but there are also likely some internal hurdles that are holding you back (saying yes to too many things because you 'need the income'). Lastly, I'll help you create and execute a plan to overcome those hurdles and take control of your business. I've been a therapist for the past 10 years and have built a successful private practice. I understand people and how to help them make positive changes. I work with high level athletes to help them achieve peak performance. I use these same skills to working with Entrepreneurs to help them thrive. Show less

• Managed ten full time staff as the director of the residential program for a residential facility serving up to 24 clients with persistent, severe mental illness and substance abuse challenges. • Facilitated men’s therapy groups focusing on substance abuse issues caused by trauma• Conducted monthly supervision sessions with each full time residential staff as well as facilitating a weekly residential staff meeting that covered both clinical and administrative issues.• Communicated… Show more • Managed ten full time staff as the director of the residential program for a residential facility serving up to 24 clients with persistent, severe mental illness and substance abuse challenges. • Facilitated men’s therapy groups focusing on substance abuse issues caused by trauma• Conducted monthly supervision sessions with each full time residential staff as well as facilitating a weekly residential staff meeting that covered both clinical and administrative issues.• Communicated all relevant clinical information to residential staff by leading daily staff meetings, writing a weekly report, and dialoguing daily with daytime clinical staff.• Hired and supervised a residential team characterized by consistency, client-orientation and effective communication. Nurtured a positive culture between the daytime and residential staffs. • Solely in charge of scheduling for all shifts during evening, overnight and weekend hours. Implemented several key changes in the staffing structure in order to strengthen the residential team and improve the quality of care. • Served as a member of the senior leadership team that was integral in making, communicating and implementing all organizational decisions. Advocated for the needs of the residential team while considering the values and needs of the organization as a whole.• Worked with the managing director to hire, manage and train a fluctuating group of up to 15 PRN staff members that were an integral part of the residential and daytime staffing.• Responsible for designing and implementing programming for the evening and weekend hours, including planning outings into Asheville, joining recreational sports leagues, leading camping trips, facilitating therapy groups, and scheduling a variety of creative and educational opportunities on campus. • Managed employees’ time sheets, paid time off requests, sick leave, and corrective plans of action, as well as overseeing the residential budget. Show less

• Counsel up to ten clients through weekly individual sessions in a residential setting focused on clients with persistent mental illness.• Support clients who have a wide range of challenges, including anxiety disorders, substance abuse, thought disorders, mania, autism spectrum disorders, chronic pain and major depression.• Engage each client’s family in psycho-education and healing of family systems through bi-weekly phone calls and weekly email contact.• Respond to clients who… Show more • Counsel up to ten clients through weekly individual sessions in a residential setting focused on clients with persistent mental illness.• Support clients who have a wide range of challenges, including anxiety disorders, substance abuse, thought disorders, mania, autism spectrum disorders, chronic pain and major depression.• Engage each client’s family in psycho-education and healing of family systems through bi-weekly phone calls and weekly email contact.• Respond to clients who are in crisis through direct support, delegation to other staff members, communication with client’s families, and facilitating transition to a higher level of care.• Regularly initiate difficult conversations with clients and/or family members to set limits, communicate guidelines, make clinical recommendations, and ask client’s to leave the program if their presence is endangering themselves or the community. • As leader of the client’s team, initiate meetings with clients and their treatment teams as needed to ensure collaboration and effective communication among team members and the client.• Lead periodic team meetings the client and their treatment team to reflect on progress, give constructive feedback and set goals for the future. • Facilitate communication among staff in many different areas of the program including therapists, psychiatrists, residential staff, work crew leaders, wellness staff, family members, educational consultants, and guardians. • Coordinate logistics for all aspects of the client’s care including transition planning, family visits, applying for college, leave of absences, and any activity/support that is outside of the typical programming.• Document each client’s recovery plan as well as manage each client’s electronic file, including auditing documentation, gathering information from previous facilities and releasing records to other organizations. Show less

• Provided individual therapy for 10 clients/week and brief interventions during medical visits• Expected to diagnose clients after the first session and adhere to medical note taking format• Collaborated with doctors to plan treatment and share clinical information • Common diagnoses encountered: major depression, bipolar, and generalized anxiety disorder

• Developed internet-based software applications for employees to access benefit information• Learned the value of professional presentation and communication in client-oriented work• Enhanced analytical and problem solving skills through an intensive twelve week training