aREAS OF FOCUS & expertise

In my practice as a psychotherapist & Counsellor, I combine my 10+ years of practice in clinical psychotherapy and counselling, with additional training in Sport Psychology, Coaching, Solution-Focused Techniques, Neuroplasticity and Somatic theories, and Mindfulness. A combination of these methods has been shown to be proven and effective in helping people with the life challenges such as:

• Mental Performance in Sport and Athlete Psychotherapy

• Life Transitions (E.g. Lifestyle changes, Career change, education, etc.)

• Anxiety & Fear - Performance Anxiety, Stress, & Mood Management

• Nervousness & Worry

• Stress & Tension

• Mood Issues / Low-Mood / Depression

• Relationship/Interpersonal Issues

• Individual & Team Mental Performance

• Athlete Psychotherapy / Mental health support

• Performance Anxiety, Stress & Mood Management

• Focus, Imagery, & Visualization Training

• Performing Under Pressure

• Building Mental Toughness & Resilience

• Overcoming Self-Defeating Thoughts & Self-Criticism

• Manage Injury Recovery

• Other behaviours that can negatively affect one’s ability to perform at their best and move forward in life

• MENTAL PREPAREDENESS FOR RECRUITMENT TO NCAA Div. 1 & 2 and U SPORTS Programs

• Managing pressure, stress, and readiness with the NIL (‘Name, Image, and Likeness’) process

As a therapist, I work to create a safe and supportive environment for all athletes to explore their struggles and issues and develop realistic and highly impactful tools and strategies that are personalized to their unique needs. I believe in creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients and approach therapy with compassion, empathy, and non-judgment. I work with athletes all over Ontario both virtually and at my office in the Paris/Brantford/Brant community.