Competitive Edge Consulting has been a work in progress for many years now. I grew up playing soccer and eventually had the opportunity to play at the Division I level. After many years of devastating injuries, I eventually had to hang up my cleats and focus on what was next for me. Shortly after graduating from college I had a life altering health scare, which gave me the courage to go to graduate school and pursue my dream of becoming a Mental Performance Coach. While attending Adler University, I had the privilege to work with some of the most innovative professionals in the field. I also worked with college teams and individual athletes in the area. After graduating, I worked towards obtaining my CMPC (certified mental performance consultant) with the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, also working with college teams, individuals and coaches in the area. 

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While completing my work after graduate school, I realized how prevalent the connection between mental performance and mental health was. After receiving my CMPC certification, I worked towards obtaining my LPC (licensed professional counselor), while working in the mental health field. Adding this work to my professional scope has given me a new perspective on how to assist athletes to fully encompass all of their needs.

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From a mental health perspective, I have worked in a residential facility with an abuse and neglect population as well as in the private practice setting. I have experience working with PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger management and grief/loss. From a mental performance perspective I have worked with sports such as Volleyball, basketball, Soccer, Track/field, Softball, and Baseball. I have experience working with focus/concentration, motivation, team cohesion, building self-confidence, maneuvering through mental blocks, injury/recovery, performance anxiety, etc.

 

For more information on the services I offer, click to the "services" page. For more information on my own personal story of my experience with sport and mental performance check out my blog post.