Therapist, LMHC
Having been a competitive golfer for more than half of her life, Kanika acknowledges and understands the impact of sports and performance on one’s identity formation as well as mental health. Through her personal and professional experiences, Kanika firmly believes in the mantra of “person before athlete,” allowing for holistic self-understanding. Kanika has previously worked with high school athletes, college students and immigrants of varied ages in multiple settings. Her passion is to help individuals connect with themselves for deeper self-awareness and partner with them to identify the tools and resources that can support them in their daily lives. Kanika also has experience working in the diversity, equity and social justice field and hopes to bring that lens to all her interactions.
Therapist, CMPC, MHC
Therapist, LICSW
Cat is a firm believer that therapy is for everyone, especially athletes. Through her own experience with sports and struggles with anxiety, Cat knows the importance of the mind body connection. Sports offered her many valuable lessons not only about life but perhaps more importantly about herself. Building confidence and resilience are essential for any athlete to be successful. Cat has experience working with youth in different capacities and has specific experience providing sports-based therapy to groups. She has seen the benefits of sports and hopes to combine her knowledge of sports and clinical experience to help other athletes in the mental health arena.
Therapist, LCSW
Developing mental fitness is every bit as important as developing physical fitness, however few of us are taught exactly how to do that. Anne is passionate about making sure that every young person has the practical tools and sustainable solutions they need as they face life’s complex challenges. Drawing on CBT, DBT, psychodynamic theory and narrative approaches and incorporating the mental discipline of mindfulness, Anne assists athletes in finding clarity about whatever pressures and challenges they may be facing and empowers them with the skills necessary to feel their best and move toward their goals on and off the field.
Therapist, LICSW
Jesse strongly believes in the importance of bridging the gap between the mental health and sports worlds in order to support athletes to reach and redefine their “limits.” Jesse grew up playing hockey and soccer, and pursued Division 1 soccer in college. He has experienced his own challenges with anxiety and depression, and is determined to collaboratively work with other athletes to support their goals, both on and off of the field. Jesse embraces a down-to-earth, strength-based approach in an attempt to make the therapeutic process feel comfortable and inviting.
Therapist, LCSW
Courtney believes that numbers don’t define you as a person. Courtney is passionate about working with individuals/athletes who struggle with various challenges. Specifically, she supports those struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, anxiety, depression, and OCD. Courtney meets the individuals where they are at currently with their own mental health to guide sessions and setting goals.
Therapist, LICSW
Katie believes that the experience of being an athlete can shape so much about our lives and well-being. She strives to work collaboratively with athletes to notice, recognize and continue to cultivate the resilience that is already there. Therapy provides the space and tools to develop skills that will help both on and off the field.
Therapist, LCSW
Olivia believes the training, skills, and knowledge that one gains playing sports, can be translated into caring for one’s mental health. It takes patience, practice, learning, and commitment to notice the growth and progress in both. Olivia recognizes that there is not just one way to address our mental health, and therefore, one must utilize a variety of different approaches best suited for the individual.
Therapist, MHC, MPC
Mike recognizes that athletes can often feel like they’re on an emotional roller coaster through the experiences of success, failure, growth, heartbreak, flow, burnout, injury, etc. and believes that all athletes can benefit from a counselor to guide them on that ride. He especially likes to work with athletes who are experiencing performance anxiety or feel that the mental aspects of their performance are holding them back from reaching their full potential. Mike is a believer that the mental part of the game is just as critical as the physical and sees his purpose in helping athletes to train the mind in the same way that they train the body!
Therapist, EdM, CMPC
For Ariana, her athletic career was riddled with injury, recovery, and intensive training. When it came time to accept her career in competitive soccer and rowing would come to an end, it was difficult to manage on her own. Ariana is passionate about providing the mental health support, as well as mental skills training, when times are tough for athletes, and to celebrate the wins while continuing to improve. Ariana has worked with athletes in a variety of settings through high school, and DI, DII, and DIII programs. Ariana is passionate about empowering athletes and helping to illuminate all they have to offer. Sometimes, a simple shift in mindset can reveal our biggest assets and strengths.
Therapist, LCSW
As a former athlete and current endorphin chaser, Christina is excited to combine her love of being active with her passion for mental health. Christina has experience working with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, body image, PTSD, and self injurious behaviors. She is committed to creating a trusting, respectful, and caring therapeutic relationship where athletes feel supported and empowered to strengthen their mental health, just as they would their physical health. Let’s climb, and move mountains together!
Therapist, LCSW
Alyssa is a former athlete that was always focused on getting to the next level. She believes that being an athlete prepares you for adversity in life in a way that academics do not. Through her own experiences, she understands the deep connection between sports and mental health along with how wins and losses effect us. Her goal is to meet athletes where they are and build on their confidence, resiliency, and mental health through positivity, humor, and unwavering support.
Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Kareem is an open minded clinician that values building relationships that can support the work done in therapy. He recognizes the challenges and stigma that are still associated with receiving therapy and has worked to dispel myths and educate people about what therapy can be. Playing collegiate sports, he has an understanding of the pressure, responsibility, and time commitment that comes with sports at any level. Kareem relishes the opportunity to build connections and support athletes in their goals for athletic achievement and overall well-being.
Therapist, CMPC, Ed.M.
Rachel believes that sport has the power to foster connection, enhance well-being, and encourage positive growth of the mind and body. She also understands that sport can become a source of stress, anxiety, and obligation which can drastically impact mental health. As a clinician and certified mental performance consultant, Rachel seeks to help athletes understand their identities within and outside of sport to aid mental well-being and sport performance. Rachel also has a particular interest in sport injury and facilitating sport injury related growth, having suffered her own career-ending knee injury in college. She values the collaborative nature of working with athletes to build long-lasting skills rooted in a growth mindset approach to performance and life.
Athletic Counselor, M.Ed.
Amyas has a passion for sports, fitness, and maintaining strong mental health. He has experience in athletic, academic, and mental health environments, and he has a passion for helping others. He encourages the development of holistic athletes and helps others to develop happiness and achieve goals both in sports and other areas of their lives.
