Rylee Powers

Rylee (she/her/hers) understands the unique mental and emotional demands of being an athlete, especially an equestrian. Often, they find themselves in high-pressure and goal-driven environments where performance, identity, and self-worth can feel deeply intertwined. Rylee specializes in working with teens and adults who are navigating anxiety, trauma, performance concerns, burnout, and major life transitions. Many of her clients struggle with overthinking, perfectionism, feeling overwhelmed, or lingering effects of past injuries, falls, or high-stress experiences, both in and out of sport. She is LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent affirming and takes a flexible, warm, client-centered approach that meets you where you are.

Rylee earned her B.S. in Psychology from York College of Pennsylvania and her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She holds a Level I Certificate in Advanced Trauma Training from the Ferentz Institute. She integrates approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Brainspotting to support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and mindfulness. Short-term Brainspotting sessions are also available, offering a powerful way to work through trauma and emotional blocks.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma responses, or the pressures of performance, Rylee’s warm and encouraging demeanor provides a great support. If you feel like she may be a good fit, reach out to us to get connected