Riley Nickols, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

Riley Nickols

Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, Psychologist, Sport Psychologist

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago

I recognize the sensitivity needed to support the role of sport while understanding the many other demands athletes are navigating.

Athletes desire to be driven, confident, and successful. In order to live these values, physical and psychological health must be at the foundation. Unfortunately, many athletes have experienced barriers encompassing the mental and nutritional side of sport and life limiting one’s potential, ability to holistically care for themselves, and overall fulfillment. When relationship, mood, sport, or eating concerns arise, it is understandable to feel discouraged, isolated, and hopeless. With compassion and non-judgment, I will work collaboratively with you to achieve greater healing, peace, and freedom. I will treat you with dignity and respect as we explore factors that have contributed to undesirable patterns in your life. We will work together to cultivate hope and self-acceptance with an intent to develop a healthier relationship with yourself and others. I am passionate and committed to help athletes and high performers find balance, satisfaction, and improved quality of life. It is my privilege to walk alongside athletes, hear their story, and help them on their journey in and out of sport.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (CDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tue
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Wed
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thu
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Fri
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Severe depression
  • Eating disorders

Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Anxiety
  • Athletic Performance
  • Athletic/Sports performance
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Burnout
  • Compulsive Exercise
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Eating Concerns
  • Financial Concerns
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED)
  • Panic
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Physical Stress
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Athletes

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

Credentials

Licenses

  • PSYPACT Provider

    Mobility number: 5164

  • Psychologist

    127423, Iowa

  • Psychologist

    026994, New York

  • Psychologist

    2013032493, Missouri

  • Psychologist

    PSY33004, California

  • Psychologist

    0005978, Colorado

  • Psychologist

    PSY10000671, Massachusetts

  • Psychologist

    071.022678, Illinois

  • Psychologist

    0810009405 , Virginia

  • Psychologist

    41249 , Texas

  • Psychologist

    5388, Connecticut

Certificates

  • Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant (CEDS-C)

    International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IADEP)

Education

  • Fordham University

    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2013

    PhD - Counseling Psychology

  • Fordham University

    MS (Master of Science), 2009

    Counseling and Personnel Services

  • Ithaca College

    MS (Master of Science), 2005

    Sport Psychology

Publications

  • Evaluating the muscularity-oriented eating test: Factor structure and psychometric properties among university athletes and across sexes.

    2025, Eating Behaviors , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.102022

    See publication

  • Essentials for best practice: Treatment approaches for athletes with eating disorders.

    2018, Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology

    See publication

  • Essentials for best practice: Assessing athletes for eating disorders

    2018, Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology

    See publication

  • Eating disorders in sport: Comparing eating disorder symptomatology in athletes and non-athletes during intensive eating disorder treatment

    2018, Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology

    See publication

  • Strength and power improvements in athletes and non-athletes during intensive eating disorder treatment

    2018, Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology

    See publication