More Info About My Practice
Champion’s Fight is a counseling and mental performance consulting practice grounded in authenticity, growth, and human connection. We serve clients in person and virtually, offering flexible, client-led therapy rooted in a trauma-informed, existential-humanistic approach.
In addition to individual therapy, we offer:
-Mental Performance Coaching for athletes and high performers
-Workshops focused on performance anxiety, resilience, and leadership
-Optional Humanistic Sandtray Therapy for experiential processing
-Support for Veterans, Adolescents, and Survivors of Trauma
Our goal is to help you discover your strength, live with intention, and move forward with confidence. Every service is designed to meet you where you are—no pressure, just progress.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
I specialize in working with people navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, life transitions, and performance-related stress. I support veterans, athletes, and survivors of domestic violence, as well as adolescents dealing with identity, confidence, and emotional challenges. My approach is grounded in compassion and practical strategies, helping clients move forward with strength and clarity.
How Psychotherapy Can Help
Therapy gives you a safe space to explore what's weighing you down, mentally, emotionally, or physically. It helps you process trauma, reduce anxiety, manage emotions, and rediscover your sense of direction. Therapy can also help you perform better, relate more deeply to others, and make meaning out of life's toughest moments. It's not about fixing you, it's about helping you become more fully yourself.
My View on the Purpose of Psychotherapy
To me, the purpose of therapy is to reconnect people with their values, their strengths, and their sense of agency. It's about giving people the space and support they need to be real, to reflect, and to grow. Therapy is a process of discovery, where change happens not by force but through greater understanding and intention.
What I Love about Being a Psychotherapist
I'm deeply honored to walk alongside people during their most vulnerable moments. I love seeing the shift when someone realizes they have more power than they thought, or when they discover something meaningful about themselves. Being a therapist allows me to bring both my heart and experience into each session to help others unlock their own potential.
My Role as a Therapist
My role is to be a guide and a partner in your growth. I don't have all the answers, but I do know how to help you ask the right questions and stay with you while you figure them out. I offer presence, perspective, and accountability, not judgment or pressure. I'm here to help you build a life that aligns with who you are and what matters most to you.
My Therapy Focus
My work centers around trauma recovery, performance optimization, and meaning-making. Whether we're working on managing anxiety, healing from painful experiences, or building mental strength, the goal is the same: helping you become more grounded, confident, and connected to your purpose. I work with both youth and adults using an existential-humanistic approach, often incorporating creative methods like Humanistic Sandtray Therapy.
What I Usually Need to Know to Help
To support you effectively, I need to understand what brings you to therapy, how you've been coping, and what matters most to you right now. I want to understand your goals, your values, and what's getting in the way of the life you want. The more open and honest we can be in the process, the more focused and effective our work will be.
My Guiding Ethical Principles
I'm guided by authenticity, respect, and unconditional positive regard. I believe therapy should be a safe, nonjudgmental space where every person is treated with dignity. I maintain professional integrity through ongoing supervision, continuing education, and by always keeping the client's well-being at the center of my work.
On the Fence About Going to Therapy?
If you're unsure about therapy, you're not alone. It's normal to have doubts or fears, especially if you've never done this before. Starting therapy doesn't mean somethings wrong with you. It means you're strong enough to explore your own growth. If you're curious but hesitant, I invite you to come in and talk it out with no pressure.
Had a Negative Therapy Experience?
A bad experience in therapy can leave you guarded, and rightfully so. If you've been hurt, dismissed, or misunderstood in the past, I want to acknowledge that, and invite you to try again, if you're ready. Every therapist is different, and healing sometimes starts with being heard in a new way. I'll meet you where you are with honesty and care.
Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist
The relationship matters more than the credentials. You need to feel seen, safe, and respected. Look for someone who listens without judgment, communicates clearly, and helps you feel empowered in your own process. Therapy is deeply personal, you deserve to work with someone who gets that.
How My Own Struggles Made Me a Better Therapist
My experiences with trauma, transitions, and growth have shaped the way I show up as a therapist. I know what it's like to feel stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed. That personal insight gives me empathy, but it also fuels my belief that change is possible. I don't just talk about resilience, I've had to live it.
What I Say to People Concerned about the Therapy Process
You don't have to know what to say or where to start. You just have to show up. Therapy isn't about being perfect, it's about being real. We'll go at your pace, with your values and goals guiding the way. You're not expected to have it all figured out. That's what we're here for.
Why Going to Therapy Does Not Mean You are Weak or Flawed
Seeking help takes courage. It's a strength, not a weakness to face your struggles instead of burying them. Therapy doesn't mean you're broken; it means you're human. Wanting a better life, deeper healing, or more clarity is nothing to be ashamed of. That desire is something to be honored.
Importance of the Client-Therapist Alliance
The connection we build together is the foundation of therapy. Healing happens when there's trust, presence, and authenticity. I work to create a space where you can feel supported enough to go deep and strong enough to take that growth into your everyday life.
My View on the Nature of 'Disorders'
I don't see people as disorders. I see people with stories, experiences, and pain that makes sense in context. While diagnoses can be helpful, I focus more on understanding your humanity, what you've been through, how you're coping, and what's getting in the way of living the life you want.
The Duration and Frequency of Therapy
Therapy looks different for everyone. Some people come weekly, others bi-weekly. Some stay long-term, others just need a few sessions. We'll talk about your goals and decide together what makes the most sense. You're never locked in, therapy should work for your life, not the other way around.
What Makes up a Problem?
A problem isn't just what's going wrong, it's how it's affecting your life, relationships, or sense of self. It can show up as anxiety, frustration, isolation, or just feeling stuck. Often, the real problem is disconnection, from yourself, your values, or your sense of hope. Therapy helps rebuild those connections.
Clinicians who offer sliding scale payment structures may offer lower or reduced fees based on an individual's ability to pay. Please contact this clinician for more details regarding their fees or sliding scale policy.
