"Feeling mentally stuck in your performance or lost without your sport? Being in athletics is an unique experience that not everyone understands the demands that weigh on you. I specialize in working with all levels of athletes struggling with anxiety, depression, and identity in and out of sport. Usually individuals notice changes in their performance but it can be a sign of general mental health that needs to be addressed holistically. I utilize CBT, ACT, DBT and more to help empower you to return to raise to your best version of yourself!

I work with individuals who may suffer from panic attacks and anxiety. If you ever have felt your chest hurt, heart race, maybe tunnel vision, like you are not in control of your body or your future - I may be able to help. Using techniques in CBT, ACT, DBT, and more we will work together to help decrease your anxiety and learn how to function best alongside it.

Changing schools, graduating, moving, switching jobs, loss, relationship changes - all of these life transitions can be really hard to go through alone. Sometimes these changes cause us to reevaluate our priorities and identities as well. I will walk alongside you as you go through whatever change it may be to help support you and help you grow through it. We will embark on self discovery to empower you to be who you want to be or to find your space you belong in. I utilize a variety of techniques such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Solutions focused, and more to help you along this journey.

I have close to 10 years experience as an Athletic Trainer in Division 1 athletics. Through my work in sports medicine, I am passionate about treating the whole individual and empowering my clients. I have watched individuals go through life transitions and grow exponentially when supported and given the guidance they need. I know the demands of sports and how taxing that can be on individuals. My strong medical background helps me understand other chronic illnesses and conditions better and the physiological effects mental health can have on the body (and vice versa)"

I have a BS in Athletic Training from the University of Pittsburgh, a MS in Exercise Science from Georgia State University and a Corrective Exercise Specialist certification. I have 7 years of experience handling mental health screening and referrals of collegiate student athletes. I am finishing up my internship for my MS of Mental Health Counseling through Georgia State University.

"Kids struggling with transitions (family or school) Teens struggling with transitions (family or school) Teens with anxiety Teens discovering their identity Teens struggling with self esteem Young adults with anxiety Young adults discovering their identity Young adults in life transitions Young adults struggling with self esteem Young adults working on boundaries Adults working on boundaries Adults with anxiety Adults working on their identity Adults in life transitions Couples needing to improve communication Couples with a chronic illness or disease"

Contact : 404-600-7673 or Email: mvacekcounseling@gmail.com