Lianna specializes in working with adults, young adults and adolescents. Lianna obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialty in Sport Psychology from Boston University in 2022 after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology minoring in Exercise Science and Sports Performance and Coaching from Appalachian State University. Lianna is passionate about working with athletes and though she has a wide range of knowledge, she is particularly skilled and knowledgable in the unique challenges athletes face.Lianna is a strong social justice advocate and is passionate about working with the local BIPOC community. As a former Division II athlete and with prior experience working with DI and DIII universities, she also provides services for athletes looking to improve their performance skill set and add to their mental skills toolbox.Lianna’s approach toward therapy is to create a safe and brave space for those who are currently struggling. She takes a client-centered approach where she believes the client is the expert on their experience and is there as a supportive guide to help uncover those strong emotional feelings.