Abigail Eiler, LMSW, MSW, QMHP is a licensed clinical social worker and educator with more than 15 years of experience. Abigail is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Michigan. She returned to Michigan Athletics in 2017 as an Athletic Counselor and was quickly promoted to the role of Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling, which is housed Student Athlete Health & Welfare Department. As a former Michigan Student-Athlete, Abigail understands both the joys and challenges that it takes to perform at an elite level in the classroom and in sport. She utilizes evidence-based practice modalities and practice-based evidence to help our athletes achieve their performance-related goals. Over the past few years, she has facilitated the sports performance skills sessions for our Michigan Women’s Gymnastics Camps. Abigail specializes in helping athletes enhance their mental readiness through using Dr. Lesyk’s Nine Mental Skills approach. 

Abigail also has a long clinical history of treating young adults experiencing mental health disorders. She uses a strengths-based perspective framework. Her goal is to help each athlete become the best versions of themselves while at Michigan. Abigail enjoys doing individual and team psychotherapy and performance sessions. She looks forward to her days in the gym and continues to be a huge support for our athletes.