I’m Karelle Edwards-Perry, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Mental Performance Consultant®. As a five-time Team Canada 100-meter hurdler, I know firsthand how mental wellness can drive, disrupt, or define both performance and overall well-being.
My path to this work was shaped by years of injuries, navigating harmful power dynamics and abuse in sport, and the pervasive “toughen up” culture that often silences athletes’ mental health needs. My goal is to normalize caring for our mental health—not as an afterthought, but as an important part of growth, healing, and ultimately, performance.
My work sits at the intersection of mental health, identity & performance. As a biracial Black woman, a lot of my work also centers around supporting multiracial individuals in exploring their evolving identities and understanding how those identities influence the way they show up in both performance spaces and everyday life.
My Athletic Journey
My Approach
Clinically, I use a trauma-informed and integrative approach, with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also believe the past is alive in the present, which is why I help clients uncover and address deeper barriers to performance and well-being.
If you are new to performance counseling, you likely have many questions. For your convenience, we have gathered the most frequently asked questions about our services and EYP Performance®.
Yes. Although there is some overlap between the two, there are some important differences.
Of course. Karelle takes a holistic approach to performance consulting. She believes that what is happening off the playing field is as important, if not more, than what is happening on the field. Karelle creates a space where clients can be themselves and where they are treated as whole persons, not just performers.
One of the primary determining factors is where you are located. Karelle is currently licensed as a Mental Health Counselor Associate in the State of Washington. This means that Karelle can only offer psychotherapy services to residents of Washington and Maryland.
However, Karelle can provide mental performance consulting services to people no matter where they live.
Absolutely. Karelle believes in a holistic approach to wellness and performance. If you are working with Karelle in her capacity as a consultant and she feels that you would benefit from mental health support, she will empower you to seek therapy with a licensed professional in your state while continuing to work with you on mental skills development.
Counseling
I accept select insurance plans. Please contact me to confirm whether I’m in-network with your provider.
If I’m out-of-network, I can provide a superbill, which is a detailed invoice containing all the information you’ll need to submit a claim to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.
Please note that reimbursement is not guaranteed, and it’s your responsibility to verify your coverage directly with your insurance provider.
*Good Faith Estimate: You have the right to and will receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care will cost after receiving services. You can ask for a Good Faith Estimate priorto scheduling a service as well.For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
Consulting
These services are not covered under insurances nor can they be submitted for reimbursements.
While most EYP services are provided virtually, Karelle can be hired to deliver in-person group sessions, workshops, and speaking engagements.