About Inside Edge
I'm Emma—therapist, former college hockey player, and someone who knows what it feels like to carry the weight of performance.
I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Duluth, MN, with a passion for helping athletes train their minds the same way they train their bodies. Before I was a therapist, I was a hockey player at the college level and I’ve never forgotten the pressure, the mental fatigue, and the silent struggle that often comes with chasing excellence.
Why I Started Inside Edge
I loved playing hockey, but I also struggled with the weight of balancing who I was as an athlete with who I wanted to be outside of my sport. Too often, those two versions of me felt like they were in conflict. On the ice, I was expected to be tough, focused, and unshakable but underneath, I was searching for confidence, belonging, and a sense of being truly seen.
What I needed back then was someone to remind me that I was more than just my performance. Someone who could help me feel less alone in the struggle, more confident in myself, and valued for who I was beyond the game.
That’s why I built Inside Edge.
It’s for the athletes who feel the same way I once did the ones who want to be noticed, heard, and supported not only for what they achieve, but for who they are. My mission is to create a space where athletes can find strength in their identity, resilience in their mindset, and freedom to thrive both inside and outside of their sport.
My approach
I blend evidence-based therapy with athlete-specific strategies always grounded in real conversations, not clinical jargon. I’m not here to pathologize your drive. I’m here to help you harness it. You’ll leave sessions with practical tools, deeper self-awareness, and the confidence to perform without pressure.
Beyond the office
When I’m not working with clients, I’m raising two adventurous toddlers, hanging out with our husky, Liam, or soaking in Lake Superior views with a good coffee in hand. I know how hard it is to slow down when you're wired to achieve and how powerful it can be when you finally do.
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