I am a licensed psychologist and Vice-President and Co-Founder of AK Counseling & Consulting, Inc. With over 20 years of experience, I have helped people to overcome barriers to being successful and fulfilled in their lives. Whether you are musician dealing with the stress of auditions or an athlete improving your mental game, I can help you find the support you need to overcome most obstacles that lay in your path. By integrating my training in both sport science and psychology, I can facilitate the creation of a goal-focused plan that is right for you. In addition to my specialty in performance and sport psychology, I am an experienced leader in the field of career and vocational development. Through skillful exploration, I can help you become clearer about the role of work in your life. Further, through career development counseling, I can assist you in identifying careers and work environments that would be the most fulfilling and supportive of the type of life that you wish to have. Professional development is important to me and I'm active in a number of professional organizations at the national, regional, and local levels. Most recently, I have been involved in the American Psychological Association’s Mind-Body Health Public Education Campaigns. I have made professional presentations at the American Psychological Association, the American College Personnel Association, and in a variety of other forums, including continuing education workshops for healthcare professionals. I am currently credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. Honors: I am a Fellow of the Georgia Psychological Association and was the inaugural recipient of the Early Career Achievement Award presented by the Commission for Counseling and Psychological Services of the American College Personnel Association. Specialties: Performance & Sport Psychology, Career & Life Planning, Media Interviews, Professional Presenter, College Student Development