We all have “stuff”
I aim to meet you where you are at, help you understand your issues or “stuff” (cause we all have it), use your unique strengths to face it, and learn practical coping strategies to make lasting changes. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify, challenge, and replace negative self-talk. This is the gold-standard of treatment for many issues including anxiety, stress, and depression. Essentially, if we can change the way you think –or talk to yourself– we can change the way you feel, we can change how you act, and ultimately, change the way you live. These areas are all interconnected. Thus, small changes in one area can have a ripple effect throughout your life, to come more alive.
Imagine if you were not struggling with ____ . What would you be thinking, feeling, and doing then that you are not now?
OWNING OUR STORY AND LOVING OURSELF THROUGH THAT PROCESS IS THE BRAVEST THING THAT WE WILL EVER DO” – BRENÉ BROWN
The best leaders have scars
After a career-ending injury, I transitioned into coaching. Therefore, I know first-hand about navigating injuries & rehabilitation, pressure and expectations, negative self-talk, anxiety & stress, and identity. I experienced this myself, and saw this in my players as a professional coach. I transitioned into counselling, because I personally benefited from it as an elite athlete with sports psychology strategies and overall as an individual when I felt stuck, overwhelmed, and was searching for my purpose. I know what it’s like to be in the other chair; to feel stuck & overwhelmed.
But, I also know the hope-filled and empowering experience of a counsellor walking with me during difficult times. Before I was “in counselling” (professionally), I was “in counselling” (personally). I am now on the other side, & I am committed to being a safe and trusted co-journeyer with you.
Education & Credentials:
My playing credentials include:
- Back-to-back USA Hockey National Champions with Shattuck St.Mary’s
- The Ohio State University (Division-1, NCAA)
- USA Hockey Olympic Development Program
My coaching credentials include:
- The Ohio State University, NCAA Division-1
- University of British Columbia, USport, Canada West Champions
- RINK Hockey Academy (formerly Pursuit of Excellence Hockey Academy) , all players earning scholarships to the NCAA and USport
- professional goaltending coaching company, Elite Goalies, who partnered with BC Hockey, Hockey Canada, the Dallas Stars, & various NHL & professional goaltenders
My speaking credentials:
- Keynote Speaker for Canada Life Organization and mental health consultant
- Global Congress of Sport speaker for faith, sport, and psychology at Baylor University on Team Culture, Mental Toughness, Understanding Trauma in Athletes, and The Rhythm of Rest
- Open Ice: NHL Mental Health charity event with Shea Weber Jordin Tootoo, Andrew Ladd, Mike Smith, and Wade Redden
- BC Hockey, other high-performance level teams, provincial and national championships, professional teams across sport
- Businesses, Organizations for Leadership and Mental Health
- Open Space partnership with Okanagan Lifestyle
- University of British Columbia
- Screenagers: the impact of screens and social media on teens and families
- Therapy Talks podcast and Youtube host, Switch Research
- WHL Academy Mindset Coach
- Churches, Christian Organizations
My counselling credentials include:
I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor (of therapists and graduate students), and a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I also have sucessfully passed the United States Counseling Board exams of both the NCE and NCMHCE examinations for counseling licensure, and have graduate training from Liberty University in Career Counseling and Substance Counseling. I am also a member with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and a member with the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure, and Sport Studies.
Before I was “in counselling” (professionally), I was “in counselling” (personally), so I can appreciate how you may be feeling right now. I want to encourage you that you are brave, and you won’t regret it. It is so worth it; you are so worth it. As a counsellor, I specialize in Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Postpartum Depression, University students, and Sports Psychology, or working with Athletes. I have experience with a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including:
However, I personalize my approach based on you and your specific goals and strengths, so that you experience therapy in the most empowering and personal way possible.
- Approved Clinical Supervisor with British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
- Registered Clinical Counsellor with British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
- Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider Designation (LPC MHSP) in the state of Tennessee
- Member of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
- Member with Association for Applied Sport Psychology
- Member with the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure, and Sport Studies
- Supervisor for Therapists and Graduate School Interns
- Successfully passed the US Counseling Board examinations, NCE and NCMHCE examinations
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
- Specialization from Liberty University on Career Counseling and Substance Counseling
- Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University
- Years of experience working with university students and staff across the United States and Canada from The Ohio State University and University of British Columbia and UBCO since 2011
- Brene Brown Workshops
- Published Author
- Keynote Speaker for a variety of organizations
- Mental Health Advisor for various corporations & organizations
- various trainings in
- Mental health and mental performance work with world-renowned Sports Psychologists and Consultants as an athlete, coaches, and mental health professional
- Work with various organizations, teams, and athletes from the high-performance youth to professional, NHL, National team and Olympic team levels across sports
- Keynote Speaker
- WHL Academy Mindset Coach
- Supporting athletes in their mental health and mental game as they navigate the university recruiting process
- Team Canada and Olympic Gold Medalist, Natalie Spooner’s Virtual World Wide Hockey Academy
- WHL Virtual Hockey Camp with NCAA Coaches, Team USA Olympians, Team Canada Olympians, and professional players
- Active in the community and partner with Third Space
- Member of the Okanagan Learning Circle for Family Therapy and Board Member of BrainTrust Canada
- Creator of the Kelowna Athletic Fund supporting athletes’ mental health and mental game, partner with Kelowna Minor Hockey Association
- Educating, equipping, and empowering others through speaking events and interactive workshops. These include:
- Please follow me @AliveCounselling on social media for upcoming events and check the Events Page. I’d love to facilitate your next team, organization, work, or group meeting. For all speaking inquiries, please contact me here.
