No — I am not trained or licensed as a psychologist. However, I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor with a doctorate in sport and performance psychology. While psychologists and counselors follow different training paths, both are qualified to address mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, injury recovery, mood changes, and identity transitions related to sport. With my training in both mental health and performance challenges, I am able to provide comprehensive psychological support all in one place. 

This title reflects the integration of my two professional identities: licensed clinical mental health counselor and certified mental performance consultant (CMPC), informed by my doctorate in sport and performance psychology. I chose it because mental health and performance don't exist in separate silos — they overlap, influence each other, and often need to be addressed together. This title is my way of signaling that you don't have to choose between working on your mental health and working on your performance. You can do both, with one person, in one space.

A Mental Performance Consultant (MPC) has completed specific graduate education and supervised training to acquire the necessary counseling, psychology, and sport and performance science competencies to serve various types of performers. Clients range from youth (e.g., soccer club athletes in urban settings) to adults (e.g., masters athletes) and from beginners (e.g., introductory ballet dancers) to experts (e.g., corporate CEOs). While some MPCs are integrated within the performance environment (e.g., sport team, military unit) to provide long-term services, others work sporadically or on a short-term basis to fulfill emerging needs. 

There are various sport and performance psychology organizations around the world that recognize and oversee the work of MPCs. Of these organizations, the Association of Applied Sports Psychology (AASP) is the only one to offer certification for MPCs that is accredited by a national third-party entity. Specifically, AASP’s certification program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and enables MPCs who fulfill requirements to use the exclusive credential of “Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®).” 

According to AASP, the externally validated CMPC® certification “demonstrates to clients, employers, colleagues, and the public at large that an individual has met the highest standards of professional practice, including completing a combination of educational and work requirements, successfully passing a certification exam, agreeing to adhere to ethical principles and standards, and committing to ongoing professional development” (Association for Applied Sport Psychology, 2021).

Mental health and mental performance aren't separate things — they exist on a continuum. The Association of Applied Sport Psychology has created a helpful visual of this continuum that's worth exploring. Whether you're competing on the pitch, performing on stage, leading in the boardroom, or operating in high-stakes environments, your mental health and well-being are always part of the picture. Mental health doesn't sit outside of performance — it underlies it, shapes it, and drives it.

So what's the difference between mental health counseling and mental performance consulting? The distinction isn't about which techniques are used, it comes down to where you're starting from, what you're currently dealing with, and what you're working toward. In practice, the two often overlap, and a thorough initial conversation is the best way to understand what kind of support will serve you best. If you're unsure which direction is right for you, that's completely okay — please feel free to reach out and we can figure it out together.

Not at all! Sport psychology services aren't just for elite athletes, they're for any athlete who wants to strengthen the mental side of their game. You don't have to be struggling or in crisis to benefit. In fact, many athletes come in simply because they're already performing well and want the tools to take it even further. The strongest athletes know that mental training is just as important as physical training. Choosing to develop that side of your game is a sign of commitment, not weakness.

Nope - many individuals reach out because they want to get better. Just like physical training, mental training is a skill that can be developed and the athletes who commit to it often find it becomes their greatest competitive edge. Whether you want to build confidence, manage pressure, or work through something specific, this is a space for all of it.

The best way to answer that is to hear it straight from the individuals who've been there. Head to the home page to read reflections from former clients and get a feel for what the experience is really like.