About

Ryan Colby

MA. LPC. NCC.

Helping athletes is my passion. As an athlete mental health specialist, mental health counselor, and former athlete, I specialize in working with athletes and performers to improve their mental/emotional health, face challenges in life and sport, and develop skills to function at their best both on and off the field. I’m here to help you overcome those hardships and navigate your story while working with you through the many challenges that life and athletics has in store.

Qualifications

Founder, Mental Health Counselor, Lead Athlete Mental Health Specialist - Athlete Mental Health Co

Licensed Professional Counselor

National Certified Counselor - National Board for Certified Counselors

Certified Mental Performance Consultant - Association for Applied Sport Psychology, in progress

Professional Member - American Counseling Association

M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

B.A. Psychology & Exercise Science

Hance Jenkins

MA Counseling Intern

Hance is a clinical mental health counselor intern currently pursuing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. After five years in technology consulting, Hance realized his true passion was mental health care for athletes and he is dedicated to helping individuals recognize and pursue meaningful goals in their lives. When not working or studying, Hance enjoys playing pickleball, golf, or rooting for his alma mater while cheering: "Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose."

Qualifications

Mental Health Counseling Intern - Athlete Mental Health Co

Career Counselor - Regis University

Student Member - American Counseling Association

The Process

Ryan helps clients pursue growth and improve their mental and emotional health and purposeful change in their lives. His work as a counselor involves helping clients to regulate their emotions, improve self-awareness and distress tolerance, develop coping skills, as well as changing behaviors and thought patterns while navigating their unique story.

 

Athlete Mental Health Co

  • Counseling is the cornerstone of our work in helping athlete’s grow towards health and overcome difficult mental/emotional challenges.

    You might be facing the unique trials of an olympian or professional athlete, balancing life as a collegiate or high school student-athlete, or navigating the difficulties of youth sport, our team is here to help.

    This includes mental health counseling services, mental performance consultation, and mental wellness coaching.

  • Sometimes you might want something more direct and goal oriented. Coaching fits that style and affords the opportunity to work with our staff regardless of location.

  • Teams have dynamics that fluctuate and shift over seasons as cultures develop within programs. Psychoeducation, team workshops, and group consultations can provide a source for developing interpersonal effectiveness, emotionally healthy environments, and move a team towards cohesive mental strength.

  • Athlete Mental Health Co comprises of a growing team of mental health clinicians, admins, and counseling interns who work together to improve the mental and emotional health of athletes.

    As a group we are always improving our professional competencies and striving to develop our skillset to better care for the needs of the athletes we serve.

  • Athletes need support now more than ever with the mounting pressures of competitive play. We seek to challenge mental health stigma within athletic departments and athletic organizations and grow communities on college campuses to aid in supporting one another through tough circumstances.

    We also strive to develop a professional community of clinicians, which includes a monthly consultation group for counselors who specialize in athlete mental health concerns.

Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety and performance anxiety

  • Stress management and distress tolerance

  • Depression, burnout, fatigue

  • Injury recovery and athlete retirement

  • Identity development and confidence

  • High performance and coping skills

  • Grief and loss

  • Relationship issues

  • Interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills

 

  • Fear and self-doubt

  • Emotion regulation and self-awareness

  • Mindfulness and self-awareness

  • Body image

  • Safe-sport support

  • Team dynamics and culture in sport

  • Mental skills training and mental performance consultation

  • Goal setting and motivation

  • Adults, young adults, and adolescents

Let’s talk

Your initial consultation is free