Claire Hipkens

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.

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

I offer telehealth to adults in Tennessee/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.