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Tess Kilwein

Organization:
Unapologetic Pyschology PLLC

Job Title:
Clinicl & Sport Psychologist

Address:
Nashville, TN 37203
United States

Email:
tess.m.kilwein@gmail.com

Website:
https://www.unapologeticpsych.com

Profile

Dr. Kilwein is a board-certified clinical and sport psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant® who offers virtual mentorship at $150/hour or $75/half hour. Mentees must have their own client base and carry liability insurance. Dr. Kilwein has worked with athletes across all levels, from youth to professional, and previously served as a sport psychologist for Vanderbilt Athletics. Their approach integrates mental health and performance, with extensive experience supporting elite athletes through both performance optimization and mental health challenges. Dr. Kilwein's approach to mentorship also includes an emphasis on trauma-informed, identity-affirming approaches to working with athletes and athlete systems.

Year Certified

2023

Recertification year

2028

Certification and Licensure

CMPC: Certified Mental Performance Consultant
LP: Licensed Psychologist

Performance Areas

Sport
Exercise
Business

Specializations

Advocacy and social justice
Burnout and overtraining
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Elite performance
Identity issues
Injury and rehab
LGBTQIA+
Leadership/captaincy
Mental health
Physical/emotional abuse
Racism in sport
Substance use/abuse
Team culture/cohesion

Age Levels

13 - 17
18 - 25
26 & older
Middle aged adults
Master's participants