first and foremost, i’m a practitioner.
from pro athletes to high-stakes execs, i turn pressure into performance.
whether you’re on a global stage or reclaiming your own life — your pressure is real. i’ll meet you there.
the tldr.
i’m a licensed clinical psychologist.
i hold an MBA and consult for executives and high-performing teams.
i was a part of the expert team on CNBC’s no retreat: business bootcamp.
i co-wrote the book, 10 rules for resilience: mental toughness for families.
i’ve logged over 26,000 direct clinical hours with clients.
i founded and lead the coaches collective, a community where coaches grow the skills that transform athletes.
i supervise clinicians ready to elevate their skills.
i am the owner and founder of lighfbox.
i’m the mother of two boys.
the outdoors is my sanctuary.
i love to run and climb.
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me, in a nutshell.
who i work with.
high performing professionals.
you move mountains—executives, traders, founders, high-stakes decision-makers. i’m not looking for you to press pause. i help you sharpen the signal amid the noise, expose the hidden pressure points, and build a mindset that can perform without compromising your values. clarity, conviction, and clean leadership—that’s where real power lives.
professional athletes.
i don’t ask you to turn down your competitive edge. instead, we crank it up—so it works for you, not against you. whether you're locked in a final quarter or preparing for a championship, i help you cut through mental clutter, build resilience, and let your peak performance and integrity run in parallel.
eating disorder recovery.
this isn’t about food—it’s about reclaiming your relationship with yourself. together, we break down the old narratives, quiet the internal critics, and rebuild a foundation that’s rooted in strength, compassion, and choice. it’s about living free, on your own terms, not just surviving—but thriving.
whether i’m working with professional athletes, high-performing professionals, or individuals in eating disorder recovery, the core is the same—people committed to growth. the arena may change, but the goal doesn’t: push past limits, build resilience, and create a life that’s stronger, healthier, and truer to who you want to be. and if that’s what you’re after, there’s a place for you here too.
the edge you’ve been looking for.
twenty years in the field has taught me that real change doesn’t happen in theory—it happens in the messy, high-pressure moments where you either rise or crumble. i’ve worked with professional athletes chasing their next win, executives making million-dollar decisions, and individuals breaking free from the grip of eating disorders. the common thread? relentless pressure—and the desire for more than just coping. they want to win on their own terms.
i blend sharp clinical insight with performance psychology to help you cut through the noise, build unshakable mental resilience, and move with clarity—whether you’re on the field, in the boardroom, or facing the fight of your life.
in the sports arena, my clients span olympic medalists, world champions, nfl players, pga tour members, and athletes making waves in their local competitions. whether on a world stage or in a grassroots setting, i help people strip away the noise, sharpen their mental game, and lead—on their terms.
the coaches collective is where i bring this same expertise to coaches—giving them the tools, strategies, and community to elevate their impact and lead with purpose.
the longer story.
maybe it was the movie ordinary people. maybe it was the eighth-grade project where you carry an egg in a basket like a baby and try not to drop it. i’m not sure. but somewhere around then, i got hooked on understanding people—and never let go.
has my life gone exactly as planned? no. but my career path? almost. undergrad to grad school. grad school to post-doc. post-doc to private practice. a steady climb—not unconventional in where it’s gone, but in how i work.
here’s the truth: we don’t have a lot of time here. so when someone walks into my office—whether they’re stuck in a relationship, plateaued in their career, being outperformed in competition, or wrestling with addiction—i’m not here to waste a second.
from day one, i tell clients: i’m not the therapist who leans back and softly asks, “so… how does that make you feel?” that’s not me. that’s boring. i’m an active therapist—not just because i run and climb, but because i match my clients’ effort every step of the way.
if you’re here, i’ll ask you to think deeply, challenge your beliefs, confront your judgments, and put change into action. people don’t come to me just for empathy—though i’ll give it when it’s needed. they come to start doing things differently.
i expect a lot from myself and from you. if you’re doing the hard work, i’ll be right there with you—doing it too.