The summer before my sophomore year, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just weeks before competing in the JCC Maccabi Games. Fortunately, my team coach was also a doctor, and with his reassurance, my parents allowed me to travel and compete. My passion for sport pushed me through, and living with diabetes continues to motivate me to stay active every day.

I went on to play Division I soccer and lacrosse at Bucknell University, and when my playing days ended, I struggled with my athletic identity, something many former collegiate athletes know all too well. It wasn't until I discovered tennis in my late 30s that my competitive spirit truly came back to life.

But tennis brought its own challenges. Adrenaline spikes during competitive matches caused dangerous swings in my blood sugar, and my performance suffered. I started working with a mental performance coach to manage my emotions on the court, and what I experienced changed everything. Seeing firsthand how powerful mental skills could be, I went back to school and earned my Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology.

Now I get to do this work every day. As both an athlete and a sports parent to two teen daughters, I understand this world from every angle, the pressure, the joy, the frustration, and the love of competition that keeps us coming back.

Sport has anchored me through every stage of my life, keeping me healthy, motivated, and passionate. My mission is to share mental skills that boost performance, enhance enjoyment in sport, and promote lifelong athletic engagement.

I live just outside New York City in Westchester County with my husband, my daughters, and our very not-so-mini goldendoodle. When I'm not working with clients, you'll find me on the tennis court, cheering loudly at my kids' games and performances, or curled up with a book or needlepoint.