Counseling for Athletes and High Performers in West Texas

When the pressure follows you off the field

You've trained your body for years. But on game day, at the chute, or on the line, it's often your mind that decides how things go. Racing thoughts, a tight chest before competition, replaying one mistake for a week, or wondering who you are when the season ends: these are common, and they can be worked on.

I'm Robin Moseley, MSEd, LPC-Supervisor, a counselor with nearly a decade of experience. I work with athletes and high performers on mental performance: focus, confidence, pressure, recovery, and the stress that comes with being "the one who always delivers." Ozona, TX — practices via telehealth in Texas and New Mexico.

Who I work with

• College athletes and adult competitive or recreational athletes

• Middle school and high school athletes, on a case-by-case basis (I am currently not accepting other minor clients)

• Rodeo and ranch sports competitors

• Military service members and veterans

• Police officers, Border Patrol agents, and other first responders

• Business owners, executives, and other high-achieving professionals

You don't have to be in crisis to start. Many people come in simply because they want to compete with a clearer head and enjoy their sport, or their work, again.

What we work on

• Performance anxiety and competition nerves. Some nerves help. But when you freeze up, overthink every move, can't sleep before a meet, or perform well in practice but not when it counts, it's worth addressing. The goal isn't to never feel nervous. It's to compete with those feelings instead of against them.

• Confidence and self-talk. Noticing the thoughts that get in the way and building ones that help.

• Slumps, setbacks, and mistakes. Resetting after a bad game, a bad call, or a bad day instead of spiraling.

• Injury and return to play. Frustration, grief, isolation, or fear of getting hurt again can linger long after you're medically cleared. I focus on the mental side of coming back, alongside your medical and athletic training team.

• Burnout and identity after sport. Graduation, a career-ending injury, or retirement can leave you asking, "Who am I without this?" Together we can reconnect with your values and figure out the next chapter.

• Life balance. Training, school or career, family, and the pressure to keep it all together.

How sessions work

I use well-researched approaches and fit them to you and your sport:

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to notice and change the thought patterns behind anxiety and self-doubt

• REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) to challenge rigid "musts" and "shoulds," like "I must never fail"

• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to make room for uncomfortable feelings while you act on what matters

• EMDR for experiences, such as an injury, a loss, or a performance, that still feel "stuck"

• Mindfulness for focus and steadiness you can carry onto the field, court, or arena

Sessions are practical. You'll leave with skills to use at practice, at school or work, and at home.

Areas served

Ozona, TX — practices via telehealth in Texas and New Mexico. Telehealth is by secure video (SimplePractice), including San Angelo, Midland and Odessa, the Lubbock area, the wider Permian Basin, and New Mexico. You can meet from home, your dorm, or your truck between events, as long as you're somewhere private in Texas or New Mexico.

Fees and insurance

Accepts most major insurances, and also offers private pay at $175 per 50-minute session with a sliding scale available.

Office hours

Office hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:45 am–1:00 pm Central. Appointments outside those hours may be available on a case-by-case basis.

How to get started

Send a therapy inquiry with your availability, and I'll contact you to confirm your appointment. If the athlete is under 18, a parent or guardian should complete the inquiry. If the child is subject to a child custody agreement, I need copies of any court orders referring to the child.