Carli Braun Kody, PhD, LP, CDWF

Licensed Psychologist in Private Practice. Co-Founder of mPEAK Team. Certified Mindfulness Coach. Speaker.​

What I Do

I am a licensed psychologist and private practice owner, Co-Founder of mPEAK Team, mPEAK Coach, mindfulness teacher, and speaker. I offer a variety of in-person and online workshops, coaching, psychotherapy, and public speaking offerings on the application of mindfulness skills for performance optimization, stress resilience, and well-being. My psychology practice is rooted in the neuroscience of mindfulness, research-based methodologies, and an unwavering belief that human connection is a powerful catalyst for healing, growth, and the pursuit of excellence. With 23 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring decades of psychology expertise to my work with individuals, groups, teams, and organizations. I'm fiercely dedicated to service and empowering courageous, resilient lives.

My Passions

I am passionate about increasing clients’ capacities for living fully and performing optimally, maximizing creativity in the pursuit of excellence, and cultivating trusted, loving relationships. I draw heavily from neuroscience and physiology in my approach to emotion regulation, attention/focus mastery, and execution of peak performance behaviors. I am also an expert in narrative/identity work and love supporting clients in harnessing the power of their performance stories. This work is game-changing from the inside out and yields long-term growth and positive change.

I have a sweet spot for working with high performers and highly sensitive people (HSP). This group includes professionals juggling multiple life roles, medical providers, mental health providers, business leaders, legal professionals, educators, athletes, and parents striving to show up their best with their families and in life.

I am highly attuned to the neurodiverse brain and the unique challenges that come with living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sensory processing issues, and other executive functioning challenges. I'm fiercely committed to helping my clients unlock their personal superpowers associated with neurodiversity.

About Me

I'm a licensed psychologist in Minnesota and Michigan, trained as a scientist-practitioner through the University of Minnesota. I am a UCSD Certified mPEAK Coach. mPEAK stands for Mindful Performance Enhancement, Awareness, and Knowledge. I am also a Trained Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), trained through the University of California - San Diego Center for Mindfulness. In addition, I am Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator (CDWF), certified by the Brené Brown Education and Research Group (BBEARG).

I earned a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2008 and a master's degree in counseling from the University of Minnesota in 2002.  My doctoral training included an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited predoctoral internship at the University of Southern California and a postdoctoral fellowship at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA. In 1999, I completed bachelor's degrees in Psychology, Women's Studies, and German at St. Olaf College. ​​
My professional background includes 23 years of clinical, teaching, and research experience. I have served adults and adolescents, providing psychological services for personal, career, health, and athletic realms. I have worked in a variety of settings including the Veterans' Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, university counseling centers, university student services and alumni relationships, community medical and mental health centers, The Emily Program, a world-renowned eating disorder treatment center, and private practices. I have also taught undergraduate and graduate psychology courses at universities and a local community college. In January 2015, I opened the doors of my private practice where I provide individual therapy, coaching, and consultation, teaches classes and workshops. I also train and speak at organizations around the U.S.A.

Book Carli to Speak at Your Event

Speaking is one of my favorite parts of my career. It's deeply satisfying to develop and lead programs to meet your specific training needs. Let's take your organization's well-being, resilience, and performance to the next level. I'd love to join you at your next event. 

mPEAK Team

www.mpeakteam.com

Our mPEAK Team offers in-person and online courses, coaching, and professional training in the application of mindfulness for stress resilience, performance optimization, and well-being across life realms. We believe our human capacity for growth, change, and excellence is maximized by attunement to the present, self-compassion, and intuitive action. We serve individuals, groups, and organizations in professional, corporate, athletic, and community-based settings.

Dr. Carli Kody
Co-Founder of mPEAK Team

Carli Braun Kody, PhD, LP, CDWF, mPEAK Team Co-Founder, is a licensed psychologist, mindfulness coach and teacher, speaker, and owner of a private psychotherapy practice. She specializes in mind-body pathways for stress resilience, performance optimization, and well-being.

Carli’s services are rooted in the neuroscience of mindfulness, research-based methodologies, and an unwavering belief that human connection is a catalyst for healing, growth, and the pursuit of excellence. With 23 years in the mental health profession, Carli brings decades of psychology expertise to her work with individual clients, groups, teams, and organizations.

Carli earned a doctoral degree in counseling psychology in 2008 and a master’s degree in counseling psychology in 2002 from the University of Minnesota. She is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator (CDWF), certified by the Brené Brown Education and Research Group (BBEARG) in 2014. In 2016, Carli began training to be a mindfulness teacher through the University of California, San Diego, Center for Mindfulness. She is a UCSD Certified mPEAK (Mindful Performance Enhancement, Awareness, and Knowledge) Coach and a Trained Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC).

Ben Durbin
​Co-Founder of mPEAK Team

Ben Durbin is a transitioning Navy Veteran, Performance Coach, and UCSD Certified mPEAK Coach. Ben discovered mindfulness while seeking methods to enhance his performance in military training. A lifelong student of self-mastery, he continued to learn physical and mental techniques to improve performance throughout his military career. After completing multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, he created a framework of mindfulness, breathwork, and movement that helped him heal from the cumulative effects of combat and post-traumatic stress.

Ben’s approach to self-mastery and mental performance includes mindfulness as a core contemplative practice that strengthens emotional regulation and builds self-agency. His practice is informed by a 27-year military career that includes many tours within the Naval Special Warfare community during wartime. Ben is passionate about serving others in their journey to heal, build empowered minds, and perform at peak levels in all aspects of life.

​Ben serves on the elite team at The Trident Approach, in addition to his work at mPEAK Team.
We don't set out to save the world; we set out to wonder how other people are doing and to reflect on how our actions affect other people's hearts. 
​​- Pema Chodron