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Claire Hipkens

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I work best with driven people experiencing a big change. Perhaps, despite your best efforts, things aren’t working out as you’d hoped. Or perhaps you’ve gotten all you wanted and it doesn’t satisfy. I work often with D1 athletes & pros (as well as their family members). I love supporting the romantic partners of people in the public eye. Though I often work with athletes I am not a Sports Psych. In fact, I don’t even follow sports! I’m here for the rest of your life and identity.

My approach to therapy

Folks often describe my approach as incisive, non-judgmental and warm. Sessions tend to include a healthy balance of self discovery, real talk, skill-building and (when appropriate) humor. Clients often come to me asking “WHY am I like this?" Well, let's figure it out together. For more information, please see my website: curvedlinecounseling.com

What you can expect from me

I offer telehealth to adults in Tennessee, Arizona, Florida, Kentucky and Washington. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an evidence-based practice that focuses on Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness. I work with you to find the balance of thoughts, feelings and skills to build a life worth living beyond grades, trophies or followers.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Empowering, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Texas, Austin, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Macalester College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Kentucky, Tennessee, Arizona), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychoanalytic, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English