I didn’t set out to become a therapist—it evolved naturally from my experiences as an athlete and coach. On the ice, I saw firsthand how mental and emotional pressures—things like self-doubt, relationship stress, or family transitions—can affect performance and wellbeing.

That realization carried over into therapy. I wanted to help people tackle the challenges that can spill over into every area of life. I get energized by those moments when someone realizes they’ve grown stronger than they thought, or when a couple rediscovers connection after feeling strained. As one local article put it, “Playing with the pros was fun, but Hurley gets kicks from coaching.”

At the heart of it, therapy felt like a way to take everything I learned about resilience, teamwork, and communication—and use it to support others in meaningful change. It’s both practical and deeply human, and it’s exactly where I feel I can make the biggest difference.

What I like about couple therapy is that it’s active. It’s dynamic. You’re working with two people who care enough to show up and try, even when things feel messy. Helping them shift the way they listen, respond, and support each other is incredibly rewarding.