Welcome to GRIT Therapy

My name is Christa, and I am a mother (of 2), wife, elementary school teacher, therapist  and runner. Running has always  been my own personal form  of  “therapy”.  As someone who  has  endured marathon training several times over,  I am familiar with the  rigors of  intensive and regimented athletic training  and the impacts  that such a regimen can have on one’s life in so many ways/areas.  

 I have a special interest in helping elite athletes to cope with the  unique pressures that they face.

In addition to being a Registered Psychotherapist. I have further qualifications as a Certified Sport Psychology Coach, a Clinical Traumatologist, and an EMDR Trained Therapist. 

I love to read (memoirs are my favourite!), run and be active, and binge watch shows on Netflix (true crime and documentary series)! 

I work primarily with high-performing athletes (aged 16+ years) on challenges/topics such as identity, core beliefs, anxiety, motivation, pressure(s), the impact of sport on relationships, handling mental and emotional fatigue, coping skills, mental skills training, etc.

Additionally, I work with young and middle-aged adults experiencing a wide variety of challenges such as:

• Anxiety & Panic Attacks
• Depression
• Emotion Regulation Difficulties
• Grief and Loss
• Intense Emotions 
• Interpersonal Relationship Struggles
• Low Self-Esteem
• Major Life Transitions
• Stress management
• Substance Use
• Trauma

Every individual's needs are unique, so therapy is tailored to each client.

Contact me today for a free 15-minute phone consultation to determine whether GRIT Therapy would be a good fit for you!