Riley Russell

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Accepting Clients

Hi, I'm Riley! I help athletes & high achievers manage their unique life experience. Together we'll reset, refocus, and strengthen mindset.

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in Orlando, FL
Supervised by Zachary Dodson, MA, CCHT, QS, LMHC

About My Clients

I work with athletes and high achievers who push hard and hold high standards but feel pressure, stress, or self-doubt. I work alongside clients to help manage anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout while strengthening confidence and balance. Even the strongest need space to recharge—together we’ll build tools to manage pressure, overcome challenges, and help you perform—and feel—at your best.

My Background and Approach

As a former Division I athlete, I understand the drive, discipline, and pressure that come with high performance—both in sport and in life. I work with athletes, teams, and high-achieving individuals who are used to pushing hard and holding themselves to high standards, yet may struggle with stress, anxiety, perfectionism, or burnout. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in performance psychology. I integrate evidence-based strategies with a deep understanding of athletic culture to help clients build resilience, confidence, and balance. Together, we’ll identify what’s holding you back, strengthen your mindset, and create tools to manage pressure and self-doubt. Therapy becomes a space to reset, refocus, and reconnect with your goals and values—so you can perform and feel at your best, both in and beyond your sport or career.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that performance and wellbeing are deeply connected—that you can’t sustain one without nurturing the other. I’ve lived the reality of striving for excellence while managing the pressures that come with it. I believe in meeting athletes and high achievers where they are—with empathy, honesty, and collaboration. Growth doesn’t come from perfection; it comes from self-awareness, resilience, and balance. My work is rooted in and guided by the belief that every individual has the capacity to reset, refocus, and reconnect with their confidence and purpose.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Cigna/Evernorth
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $135/session

Info

Email Riley
1501 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32804

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