About Thru The Game
Our Vision
To involve athletes, coaches, and parents in the ongoing mental health discussion to create a more supportive environment for our kids so they can embrace life's challenges, and thrive.
Our Mission
To improve emotional intelligence and foster more resilient teens and young adults.
Meet the team
Kathryn Ames MA, NCC, LPC
Kathryn Ames is the founder of Thru the Game and has been working with teenagers for 26 years. She was a 3-sport athlete in high school and played four years of division one lacrosse at James Madison University. She moved to Colorado in 1994 where she served two years as a VISTA/AMERICORP Volunteer, worked for several years as a counselor in schools and in private practice, and coached at three top lacrosse programs including East High School, Cherry Creek High School, and Regis Jesuit High School. Kathryn also coached at the youth and club level.
Kathryn has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Human Communication from JMU and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado in Denver. Kathryn is a licensed clinical therapist. She works with clients individually, as well as in group settings with teams and programs.
The therapists and other professionals we we work with are independent contractors who have extensive experience not only with mental health, but also with coaching and sports. We've found that the camaraderie built through sports encourages honesty and vulnerability, which creates an ideal setting for mental health support and personal growth. Using our proactive approach in a non-threatening environment empowers athletes to apply what they learn on the field to their life situations off the field.
Simone Deloach LMFT, LCDC
Michelle Montoya BA, MA
