Personal Playbook Counseling Services

I was 4 years old, getting ready for the race of a lifetime at a company picnic. My dad whispered in my ear, "when that gun goes off, dig you toes in, run as fast as you can, and never look back until you cross that finish line." At that moment, I had no doubt I was going to win that race. I followed his instructions and came out victorious. Since that time, I enjoyed a ten year career as a competitive gymnast, followed by a successful high-school and division I college swimming career. Currently I compete in Triathalon. I have coached youth sports from the time I was 18 years old at every level. I enjoyed teaching Physical Education until I decided to pursue my Master's in Counseling. I graduated from Lindenwood University in 2018 and have enjoyed counseling in many areas including play therapy, and trauma. I am EMDR trained and have seen amazing results with that technique. How are Sports Psychology and Couple's counseling similar? They both require a Personal Playbook. Each athlete is unique and needs their own set of strategies to maximize performance and preserve their love for the sport. Each couple combination is a dynamic pairing of personality and values. Knowing your partner's blueprint can dramatically increase the enjoyment of your relationship. Have you ever tried to put together IKEA furniture without the instructions and blueprint? That would be frustration at a mind blowing level. Having your partner's blueprint can help you strategize as a couple and design a personal playbook built to minimize frustration and maximize fulfillment. We will be using the MBTI personality assessment, The Five Love Languages, and Attachment Styles to better understand your partner and the ways you can work together as a team.