My passion for sport and performance came at an early age. Learning to skate at the same time I learned to walk, I have been a lifelong athlete, competing in a variety of different sports throughout my youth. Throughout high school and college, I competed in field hockey at the provincial and national level, as well as the Division I level in the US. In these experiences, I thrived off of the competition, teamwork, and opportunity to push myself. However, I also faced the challenges of performing under pressure. Struggling with confidence, self-talk, and recovering from mistakes, my mind ultimately held me back from what I knew I was capable of. After retiring from competitive sport, in the midst of grappling with the loss of my identity as an athlete, I sought out ways to support athletes with the very things I struggled with.
I went on to complete my Master’s in Counseling with a specialization in Sport Psychology at Boston University. Throughout my studies, I completed internships working with Division I and II athletes in sports such as rowing, track and field, cross country, softball, and field hockey. Now, I work to support athletes struggling with mental health and performance and have a particular interest in eating disorders, burnout and overtraining, performing under pressure, leadership development, and interpersonal challenges.
In my approach, I utilize DBT, CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help athletes and performers reflect on their experiences and build the skills and courage to make meaningful changes to enhance their well-being and performance.