Coastal Beaches Therapy

Coastal Beaches Therapy Certified EMDR therapist, sports performance and athlete mental health specialist.

I’m thrilled to share some incredible news…I’ve been named the 2025 Best Counselor in Ponte Vedra! 🥹💫Out of over 41,000 ...
08/28/2025

I’m thrilled to share some incredible news…I’ve been named the 2025 Best Counselor in Ponte Vedra! 🥹💫

Out of over 41,000 votes in this year’s “Best of Ponte Vedra,” I was selected for this honor and I’m still taking it in. What a moment. What a gift.

This honor is mine, but the magic is ours 🌊💙

Eternally grateful. Thank you, Ponte Vedra!

05/21/2025

“Synchronicity is an ever-present reality for those who have eyes to see” - Carl Gustav Jung

At its core synchronicity isn’t about predicting the future or reading too far into every moment…it’s about awareness.

Carl Jung defined it as meaningful coincidence: when something in your external world aligns with something happening internally, creating a moment that feels emotionally significant.

From a mental health lens especially in the work I do around anxiety and performance, synchronicity can offer a helpful reframe. Our brains are wired to search for patterns and it’s how we create safety and meaning in a fast-moving, often overwhelming world.

When we notice repeated symbols, names, or moments, it’s less about superstition and more about self-reflection. These moments can give us a window into what we’re thinking, feeling, or avoiding.

They aren’t signs to panic or make impulsive decisions, they are invitations to pause and ask: “Is there something here I haven’t fully acknowledged yet?”

It’s a cognitive skill to slow down and reflect, rather than react. And synchronicity when grounded in awareness, can help strengthen that skill.

So no, your mind isn’t predicting the future…It’s highlighting what’s emotionally charged or unresolved. And when we treat those moments as opportunities, not omens, we build insight, not anxiety.

You don’t have to chase signs…Just stay curious enough to notice them.

There are victories and then there are moments that shift the soul of a sport. Today, Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters ...
04/14/2025

There are victories and then there are moments that shift the soul of a sport.

Today, Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters and with it, he completed a career Grand Slam. But this wasn’t just a win, it was a full-circle moment and quiet, steady love letter to persistence.

He could’ve let the “almosts” define him, he could have walked away and he could have said maybe this one just wasn’t meant to be. But instead he stayed, he believed, and he persisted.

Rory McIlroy didn’t just join the rare company of Grand Slam champions, he reminded the world what it means to honor the long game, to keep showing up long after the applause fades, and to chase the dream your soul refuses to let go of, even when it breaks your heart along the way.

He didn’t just win the Masters, he closed a chapter with grace and opened a new one with glory.

And the boy from Northern Ireland, the one who picked up a golf club before he could tie his shoes, walked off the 18th green not just as a champion but as living, breathing proof that dreams deferred are not dreams denied.

The Green Jacket finally fits and it looks good on you Rory, and the world couldn’t be more proud.

“No child should die in the dawn of life.”– Danny Thomas, Founder of St. JudeStill holding the resonance of last night’s...
04/04/2025

“No child should die in the dawn of life.”
– Danny Thomas, Founder of St. Jude

Still holding the resonance of last night’s St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Cocktail Party in Palm Beach where grace wasn’t just present, it was palpable.

Grateful to be in such a beautiful space where hope wasn’t just mentioned, it was moved forward.

As a mental health provider and advocate, I’ve seen how real change begins: softly, relationally, and with the courage to show up when it matters most.

Healing is never isolated. It ripples, it expands, and it anchors us in meaning.

So while I breathe, I hope and I’ll always be reminded: We don’t just live to give, we give to live.

Love this!!!
03/21/2025

Love this!!!

Excited to celebrate and announce that I’ve been officially approved and have joined the American Board of Sports Psycho...
03/12/2025

Excited to celebrate and announce that I’ve been officially approved and have joined the American Board of Sports Psychology (ABSP) as a Professional Member.

Mastering the mind is the foundation of elite performance, and I’m honored to be part of an organization dedicated to advancing the highest standards in sports psychology.

Tonight at the Sandals, Sneakers & Stilettos Gala I had the joy of celebrating the  and their unwavering commitment to c...
03/08/2025

Tonight at the Sandals, Sneakers & Stilettos Gala I had the joy of celebrating the and their unwavering commitment to children and families. Mental health support in childhood isn’t just important, it shapes everything that follows. Seeing so many people come together for that mission was truly inspiring.

Even more meaningful was sharing the night with fellow social workers and mental health professionals…the ones who show up, who advocate, who understand that access to the right care at the right time doesn’t just change lives, it builds stronger futures.

Since day one, working with kids and families has been one of the deepest privileges of my career. When children feel safe and supported, their world expands. When families have the right resources, they don’t just navigate challenges, they move forward with strength.

With March being Social Work Month, the timing felt perfect. But more than that, last night was a reflection of something bigger: when we invest in the well-being of children and families, we create something lasting; something that makes the world a little stronger, a little kinder, and full of possibility. 💙✨

Today I had the privilege of witnessing athletes, leaders, and changemakers not only bring their A-game to the course bu...
03/03/2025

Today I had the privilege of witnessing athletes, leaders, and changemakers not only bring their A-game to the course but bring their hearts to this cause. Their presence, their commitment, and their willingness to stand behind something bigger than themselves is what makes all the difference.

As so powerfully shared, if you tell a colleague you’re overwhelmed with work, they’ll ask how they can help. But if you say you’re struggling mentally or emotionally? The response isn’t always as clear. Not because people don’t care, but because they don’t always know how to.

And that’s why this event matters. Because awareness is just the beginning. True change happens when people take action, when conversations about mental health become as natural as conversations about physical health, and we don’t just acknowledge the struggle, but equip ourselves to support it.

So here’s to the , to every golfer who played with purpose, and to every person who is helping to shift the way we view mental health…one conversation, one action, one moment at a time.

Because when we show up like this? That’s when real change happens.

March is when we honor the field of social work. But to me, social work isn’t a title, a job description, and it sure as...
03/02/2025

March is when we honor the field of social work. But to me, social work isn’t a title, a job description, and it sure as hell isn’t a profession you choose for applause as a “good person.” It’s a responsibility; one that demands grit, accountability, and the ability to sit in discomfort without making it about you. And at the core of that responsibility? Values: Service. Social justice. Dignity and worth of the person. Human relationships. Integrity. Competence.

But here’s the problem: It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, there is no finish line when it comes to understanding people.

Yet every day I see people treating cultural competence like it’s something you achieve. Like there’s a certificate, a title, a magic number of books you can read, or let’s be real, a perfectly curated photo that somehow proves you’ve “arrived.”

Let’s cut the s**t. Competence is comfortable. It lets people believe they’ve done enough. That because they sat through a training, hired a “diverse” team, or posed in the right picture, they get it now. That their work is done.

That’s the biggest lie in the game. You don’t “arrive” at understanding. You don’t earn a trophy for knowing the right words. And you sure as hell don’t get credit for standing next to people whose struggles you will never fully grasp.

I don’t strive for cultural competence. I never will. Because the second I think I’ve got it all figured out, I’ve already failed. What I strive for? Cultural humility, sensitivity and awareness that no matter how much I learn, I will never be the expert on someone else’s experience. My job? Keep showing up, unlearning, shutting up, listening, and doing the work.

This is where most people tap out. Because real humility? It’s uncomfortable. It forces you to ask hard questions about your own blind spots. It means stepping out of the spotlight instead of making someone else’s struggle part of your brand.

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“The best verb in the dictionary is to love, and the most important is to help.” – Bertolt BrechtLast night I stood on t...
02/28/2025

“The best verb in the dictionary is to love, and the most important is to help.” – Bertolt Brecht

Last night I stood on the field of champions at EverBank Stadium not as a spectator, not as a competitor, but as a volunteer with the Jay Fund at their annual Wine Gala. What I witnessed was something even more powerful than any game-winning touchdown: a community uniting to fight for families tackling childhood cancer.

Football is built on grit, resilience, and teamwork…qualities these families embody every single day in ways that extend far beyond the game. And just like the players who take this field with heart and determination, the generosity and spirit of those who showed up last night proved that the greatest victories aren’t measured in points, but in impact, compassion, and showing up when it matters most.

I believe in showing up in spaces where giving is a love language, where strength is measured not just in power but in purpose, and where helping isn’t just an action, it’s a calling.

Last night was a reminder that the most beautiful thing we can do is extend our hands, open our hearts, and lift others up.

Grateful to have been part of such a meaningful evening, where love and help weren’t just words, but the playbook for something far greater than any game. 💛

Learning about this lore makes my heart feel so happy and it has me thinking…True achievement isn’t found in comfort; it...
02/26/2025

Learning about this lore makes my heart feel so happy and it has me thinking…

True achievement isn’t found in comfort; it’s unveiled in the moments that stretch us, and when we stand at the edge of uncertainty with nothing but our own strength to guide us.

Pressure, though often unwelcome, is a gift in disguise. It sharpens our instincts, awakens our brilliance, and coaxes forth the most radiant version of who we are meant to be. It’s in those moments when we feel unsteady, when the challenge feels just beyond our reach, that we meet our true selves.

And yet it’s only natural to seek ease and to crave the familiar. After all, who wouldn’t want to avoid discomfort? It’s a deeply human instinct. But while comfort soothes, it does not elevate. It lulls us into complacency, whispering that we can settle, and that we don’t need to stretch any further.

But greatness? Greatness belongs to those who dare, to those who lean into the challenge, who embrace the pressure, and who trust that on the other side of discomfort lies something far more beautiful than safety: their own extraordinary potential.

National Girls and Women in Sports Day isn’t just about athletes…it’s about every woman who fuels the game, builds the c...
02/05/2025

National Girls and Women in Sports Day isn’t just about athletes…it’s about every woman who fuels the game, builds the culture, and pushes the boundaries of what’s possible.

🔥 To the athletes who don’t just leave their hearts on the field…they leave their time, their devotion, their unseen hours of sacrifice. The ones who carry expectation, pressure, and passion all at once and still rise.

🔥 To the coaches who ignite belief in their teams, sculpt character, vision, and belief…not just skill.

🔥 To the trainers, therapists, sports social workers, psychologists and nutritionists who understand that strength isn’t just in muscle it’s in strategy, recovery, and knowing when to push and when to pause.

🔥 To the administrators, executives, and officials who break barriers behind the scenes and don’t just make space for women in sports,
they expand it..

🔥 And to the parents, mentors, and supporters who pour belief into every late-night practice, every comeback, every moment of doubt turned into fire.

Sports aren’t just played, they’re built. And every woman in this space is a force, a trailblazer, and a living reminder that fire doesn’t wait for permission to burn, it just does.

So here’s to the ones who train, lead, support, and inspire. Here’s to those who light the path for the next generation. And here’s to the undeniable truth: The future of sports isn’t just bright…it’s blazing 🔥

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