She decided to confront/meet the challenge 'head-on'.
a 'head-on' collision/confrontation
The two cars collided 'head-on'.
(..) But you still haven't answered me. Can Taylor tell you what to do? Now... listen, please. And try to understand. It's tough to run head-on into facts, - - but you must check your ideals outside the door like you do your rubbers. Thirty years ago, I had your ideals. I was you. (..)1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington