The U-District family is excited to offer Counseling Services. We believe in the importance of a growth mindset and know how critical a healthy and open mind is to our overall well-being and our own personal success.
Improve Athletic Performance
Sport Counseling
We specialize in sports counseling, which is the focus on psychological factors and how they affect athletic performance. If an athlete is struggling with the mental component of the game, we can address and treat these issues to help them reach optimal functioning.
We Help With
Overcoming Mental Barriers
Self-Doubt/Lack of Confidence
Improving Motivation
Performance Anxiety
Managing Emotions
Clinical Counseling For Athletes
All of our services and treatment plans are unique to the person we are working with. We want to make sure we are helping the individual and their specific needs to the best of our ability.
Mental Health
We specialize in clinical counseling for athletes, which is intended to treat emotional and mental health concerns. By addressing these issues with psychotherapy, we can help athletes increase their well-being, as well as reach their full potential as an individual.
Our Tools
We utilize mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and many other therapeutic models that may be advantageous for the individual we are working with. We treat:
Depression
Anxiety
Injuries
Chronic Pain
Adjustment Disorders
Post-Concussive Disorders
Peak Performance Training
We also provide Peak Performance Training for anyone looking to improve their overall mental and physical performance.
Game of Life
No matter if you’re a coach, teacher, business owner or weekend warrior, we can help you improve your mental and physical performance.
This is for performers who may not be struggling with any specific aspect of their craft, but instead are looking to improve their overall mental and physical performance.
Skill Taught
Visualization
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting
Meditation
Mindfulness
Understanding Self-Talk & Effect on Physical Performance
Developing Practice & Game Time Routines
Increasing Coping Skills
All of our services and treatment plans are unique to the person we are working with. We want to make sure we are helping the individual and their specific needs to the best of our ability.
Max earned a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. Max has training and experience working with athletes, including their mental health concerns, struggles with performance, and implementing sports psychology skills and techniques. His theoretical orientation combines cognitive behavioral therapy with solution-focused therapy, ultimately taking a person-centered approach. Max is a Spokane native who grew up playing competitive football, basketball, NCAA D1 baseball, and now enjoys an active lifestyle. Prior to joining U-District, he worked in the Seattle Mariners Front Office for nearly a decade.
Life can be demanding — mentally, physically, and emotionally. Dr. Roth is a licensed counselor who helps children, teens, and young adults manage stress, navigate life changes, and build healthy routines that support both mind and body.
She earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University and later completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University. With over ten years of experience and a strong foundation in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD, Dr. Roth brings a grounded, compassionate approach to care.
Within the UDistrict setting, Dr. Roth focuses on supporting clients through life transitions, performance pressures, and emotional stress, all with a focus on the deep connection between mental and physical well-being.
Whether you’re working toward a goal, adjusting to something new, or just feeling overwhelmed, Dr. Roth is here to help you feel more centered, capable, and connected- inside and out.
Regan obtained her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University in 2024 and also holds a MSc in Exercise Science specialized in Sport Psychology (2020) from Ithaca College (NY). She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) through the board of Washington as of 2024.
Regan believes that the therapeutic relationship between the client and counselor is one that is genuine, authentic, and an empowering space for change. Throughout each session she may lean into insight building, self-compassion, and highlighting incongruencies that may be hindering growth towards your personal goals. Additionally, she does not believe there is a “one-size-fits-all” in counseling and takes an integrative approach utilizing Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
Regan has worked with a range of clients from varying backgrounds who experience depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-concept and identity concerns, relational difficulties, and grief. She also has training, experience, and education working from a sport psychology lens in both a 1-on-1 counseling setting and as a Mental Performance Coach with teams, coaches, and individual athletes.
Taylor obtained her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) through the Washington State board and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).
As a former collegiate athlete, Taylor understands the unique culture of athletics and how mindset and mental blocks can impact well-being and personal success. Taylor has training and experience working with athletes, teens, and young adults on various topics, including performance anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and balancing a busy schedule.
Taylor approaches counseling through an integrative lens, combining elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Person-Centered Counseling, tailoring her approach, services, and treatment plans to best serve each client’s individual needs.
HanSena earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University in 2023 and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges while fostering resilience, confidence, and personal growth through a compassionate and collaborative approach.
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques, HanSena tailors each session to meet the unique needs and goals of her clients. She works with a range of individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and performance-related challenges. She also has a special interest in supporting athletes as they build confidence, manage pressure, recover from setbacks, and find balance both in and outside of their sport.
Whether you’re striving toward a personal goal, navigating a major life transition, coping with emotional challenges, or simply feeling stuck, HanSena is committed to helping you build insight, develop practical skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. She believes that mental wellness is the foundation for living a fulfilling life and performing at your best in competition, at work, in relationships, and beyond.
