You are more than your performance. You have trained yourself to push through discomfort, stay focused, and perform under pressure. You do not have to manage every challenge alone. I provide a supportive, practical space where adult athletes can care for their mental health, reconnect with their strengths, and move forward with greater clarity-both in sport and in life.
I support adult athletes with the mental and emotional challenges that can arise in sport and beyond-from stress, performance pressure, and injury to major changes in identity and life after competition.
How sessions work
Therapy That Fits Into Your Life
Whether you’re in the middle of a season, recovering from an injury, or adjusting to life after sport, video sessions give you space to focus on yourself without a trip to an office. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, during daytime and evening hours.
Who I work with
I work with adults 18 and older, including college, amateur, professional, and retired athletes. You might be competing now, recovering from an injury, or finding your footing after sport.
Competition can bring pressure, performance anxiety, and team challenges, while life outside sport keeps going. Maybe you’re trying to get enough sleep, navigate nutrition, manage money, or make time for relationships. Therapy gives you space to talk through what’s happening on and off the field.
An injury can affect more than your ability to compete. We can talk through the uncertainty, changes in mood or identity, and the demands of recovery at your pace.
Whether you’re graduating, retiring, or stepping away for another reason, life after sport can bring both possibility and loss. Therapy can help you make sense of the transition and figure out what comes next.
I also provide telehealth counseling for adults navigating ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and the stress of living with a chronic illness. We can focus on what is affecting your day-to-day life and find practical ways to move forward.
About Me
I’m Jenna Nielsen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth counseling in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, and Nevada. I work with adult athletes navigating competition, injury, and life after sport. I also welcome adults whose concerns have nothing to do with athletics.
I was a college athlete myself, so I know how much sport can become part of your everyday life and how you see yourself. That experience helped spark my passion for working with athletes through the challenges that come with sport and life beyond it.
Athletes often spend years learning to push through and perform under pressure. Therapy gives you room to pause and talk honestly about what’s happening, whether it’s related to sport or another part of your life. My approach is supportive and practical: we work together to understand what matters to you and what might help.
I’ve worked as a mental health therapist for over a decade. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida and hold a sports social worker certificate from the Alliance of Social Workers in Sport (ASWIS).
Outside of sessions, I love traveling, running and hiking in new places, and cheering a little too loudly for my favorite teams. I’m also always happy to discover a local donut shop with something delicious to try.
Services
Therapy is shaped around what you’re dealing with, whether it’s connected to sport, life outside it, or both. These are the approaches I draw on most often.
CBT helps us look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions affect one another. For an athlete, that might mean working through harsh self-talk after a mistake, anxiety about returning from injury, or habits that make it harder to rest. I also use CBT to help adults with ADHD build practical strategies for everyday life.
Mindfulness helps you notice what’s happening in the moment without immediately judging it or trying to push it away. We might use it to make space for difficult emotions, reconnect with your body during recovery, or respond more intentionally when pressure builds.
I draw on DBT-informed skills to help with strong emotions, stressful moments, and communication with others. For athletes, those skills might be useful when navigating conflict with a teammate or coach, coping with a setback, or managing demands on and off the field.
CPT is a structured therapy for PTSD. It helps you examine how a traumatic experience has affected what you believe about yourself and the world. If PTSD is part of what you’re facing, we can talk about whether CPT is an appropriate fit for your care.
You can start with a free 10–15 minute phone consult to ask questions and see if we’re a good fit, or book a session when you’re ready.
You can also find me on Psychology Today.
Practical details
I am licensed in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, and Nevada and offer therapy by video to clients located in those states. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, during daytime and evening hours.
I am not an in-network provider and do not accept insurance directly. If you have out-of-network (OON) mental health benefits, you may be eligible to submit a claim for reimbursement. You pay in full at time of service; at the end of each month I provide a superbill. I make no guarantees about reimbursement. See FAQ below for the questions to ask your insurer.
FAQ
Therapy, also known as psychotherapy or counseling, is a collaborative and confidential process where you work with a trained therapist to explore and address various emotional, psychological, and life challenges. The goal is to improve your mental health, well-being, and overall quality of life.
I provide telehealth counseling by video for adults located in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, and Nevada. Availability may vary from week to week. Generally, sessions occur Monday through Friday, during daytime and evening hours. Appointments are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.
Telehealth allows us to meet by video while you are located in a state where I am licensed. For your session, choose a private space where you feel comfortable talking and use a reliable internet connection.
Initial Phone Consultation: Free for a 10-15 minute call
Initial Intake Session: $195 per 55-60 Minute Session
Individual Therapy Session: $165 per 50-55 Minute Session
I accept debit/credit/FSA/HSA cards and expect the account balance to be paid at the end of each session.
I am not an in-network provider and do not accept insurance directly. If you have out-of-network (OON) mental health insurance benefits, you may be eligible to submit a claim for reimbursement. You pay me in full at time of service, and at the end of each month I will provide you with a special statement —referred to as a superbill — for you to submit for reimbursement to your insurance provider. I make no guarantees about the level of reimbursement you will receive from your insurance company. I suggest you contact your insurance company and research the following:
However, it’s important to note that to facilitate this process, I am obligated to assign you a ‘Diagnosis Code,’ as mandated by insurance regulations. This code will be recorded in your permanent medical record.
In your initial therapy session, commonly referred to as the intake session, you can expect to discuss the reasons for seeking therapy, your goals, and your personal background. This session is an opportunity for you to get to know your therapist and share what’s brought you to therapy. It’s also a time for you to ask questions and discuss any concerns you may have.
If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, please contact me as soon as possible by phone, email, or secure messaging in the patient portal. Please give at least 24 hours’ notice. If you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice or miss an appointment, you will be charged the full session fee.
Therapy (psychotherapy) is a talk-based approach that focuses on exploring thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and personal experiences. Therapists use various therapeutic techniques to help you gain insight, develop coping strategies, and achieve your goals. Psychiatry, on the other hand, is a medical specialty that involves the prescription and management of psychiatric medications. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose and treat mental health conditions with medication when necessary. In some cases, therapy and psychiatry may be used together to provide comprehensive care.
The duration of therapy and the frequency of sessions can vary based on individual needs and goals. Short-term therapy may involve a few sessions to address specific concerns, while longer-term therapy may extend over several months or more for more complex issues. Typically, sessions are scheduled weekly or bi-weekly, but this can be adjusted based on your preferences and progress. I will work collaboratively with you to determine the most suitable duration and frequency for your therapy.
I take your privacy seriously and protect information shared in therapy. Confidentiality has legal and ethical limits, including certain situations involving safety or disclosures required by law. I will explain my confidentiality policies and their limits during your initial session.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you come to therapy. It helps to share what’s been going on, ask questions, and let me know what feels useful—or what doesn’t. We can talk about small steps to try between sessions when that makes sense for you. Progress can take time, and we’ll keep checking in on what you need along the way.
If you’re unsure about starting therapy, that’s perfectly okay. It’s a personal decision, and you can take your time to explore your options. You might consider scheduling an initial consultation with a therapist to discuss your concerns and see if therapy aligns with your needs and goals. Remember, seeking therapy is a positive step toward improving your mental health and overall well-being.
