Live, Lead, and Perform Unapologetically
UNAPOLOGETIC
PSYCHOLOGY
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL PERFORMANCE
Bridging mental wellness and peak performance through identity-affirming, trauma-informed care.
We empower individuals to live, lead, and perform unapologetically—whether in sports, on stage, in high-stakes professions, or complex systems. Our goal is to create a space where you can fully embrace who you are while achieving your highest potential.
Trauma-informed, identity-affirming mental health and performance services for athletes, performers, high-achievers, and equity-deserving populations.
OUR MISSION
How We Help
Meet Your Providers
At Unapologetic Psychology, you’ll find expert care led by Dr. Tess Kilwein, a board-certified clinical, health, and sport psychologist. Dr. Kilwein brings deep expertise to their work with athletes, performers, professionals, and those navigating life at the margins—including LGBTQIA2S+ and rural communities. They are a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® and clients value Dr. Kilwein’s unapologetic commitment to authenticity, liberation, and care that respects the whole person.
The diverse team at Unapologetic Psychology shares this commitment. Each clinician and consultant brings unique lived experiences and clinical strengths, offering a wide range of services across mental health and performance domains. Whether you’re seeking trauma-informed therapy, performance optimization, or identity-centered support, Unapologetic Psychology is the place for you. We offer deeply personalized, evidence-based care grounded in cultural humility and liberation psychology.
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Our Non-Negotiable Expectations
Liberatory Care
We believe that healing is not just about reducing symptoms, but about reclaiming agency. We help clients break free from internalized oppression, challenge harmful systems, and define success on their own terms.
Cultural Humility
We approach every client as the expert of their own experience. Our team practices ongoing reflection, education, and accountability to ensure care is responsive—not performative.
Excellence Without Ego
While our clinicians are nationally recognized, we don’t believe that credentials make a connection. We combine elite expertise with real-world humility, always centering what matters most: your voice.
Optimization at Every Level
We help clients move from surviving to thriving—whether that’s on the court, in relationships, or in leadership roles. Through evidence-based strategies and identity-affirming support, we optimize performance, connection, and well-being so you can show up fully in every arena of your life.
Community over Competition
We’re against gatekeeping. We actively collaborate across disciplines, uplift underrepresented voices, and build networks of care. Whether consulting with teams, training providers, or advocating for systemic change, we believe we go further together.
