Dr. Tess M. Kilwein

09/04/2025

Many athletes do not recognize that they have been victims of abuse in sport, especially when those experiences took place at a young age. I discuss this reality on weridetogether.today’s PSA Series.

09/01/2025

✨ September Updates from Unapologetic Psychology ✨

Check out what we’ve been up to:

📌 Provider Highlights – our team continues to grow!
📌 Out of Bounds PSA Series
📌 Rural, Remote, & Frontier Mental Health
📌 PsychologyToday post on Male NFL Cheerleaders

💡 Our work continues to bridge performance, equity, and mental health—whether in the clinic, on the field, or in the broader community.

Updates from Unapologetic Psychology

08/29/2025

Huge shout out to Pineapple Support and Leya Tanit for inviting me to facilitate such an important panel on 💸 Money & Mental Health in the Adult Industry 💸!

We dove into:

🎢 Feast or famine income: Navigating unpredictable pay cycles.
🕰️ Every moment for sale? The pressure to monetize constantly.
🧠 Identity: When income gets tangled up with self-worth.
🔑 Resilience tools: evidence-informed ways to handle burnout.
💖 Protect your peace: practical steps to balance the hustle!

Watch the panel here:

Money in the adult industry isn’t just about what you earn, it’s about what it costs emotionally, mentally, and relationally. From unpredictable income and f...

08/21/2025

In my Psychology Today post, I discuss how the return of male cheerleaders to the sidelines is about reclaiming space, expanding masculinity, and demanding recognition of athletic skill in all its forms.

Online criticism and gender policing take a toll on mental health. These athletes remind us that masculinity is not fixed. It is diverse, resilient, and capable of expressing strength in many forms.

Male cheerleaders are back in the NFL, and the debate is less about athletic ability and more about masculinity, media, and mental health. Here’s why it matters.

08/20/2025

Dr. Kilwein discusses how sport environments create unique opportunities to heal - or re-traumatize - athletes who have experienced abuse in sports.

Check out the full PSA from weridetogether.today here: https://www.weridetogether.today/out-of-bounds/its-not-just-a-ride-home

08/19/2025

Unapologetic Psychology is thrilled to announce the addition of Kristin Trudeau to the practice to serve the mental health, addiction, s*x, and first responder needs of clients in TN!

• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Licensed Addiction Counselor
• AASECT Certified S*x Therapist
• Certified First Responder Counselor

08/19/2025

We Still Have a Lot of Work to Do 💪🏽

Eradicating abuse in sport remains as important and timely as ever.

’s Out of Bounds PSA series aims to do just that.

https://www.weridetogether.today/out-of-bounds

08/18/2025

It is emotional to see the finished product of my time spent with weridetogether.today. It's Not Just a Ride Home - PSA is now live, followed by an intimate Roundtable Discussion where Clinical & Sport Psychologist Tyler Miles, Psy.D., Olympian Margaret Hoelzer, and myself discuss our takeaways from the PSA.

View the PSA Here First: https://www.weridetogether.today/out-of-bounds/its-not-just-a-ride-home

View the Roundtable Discussion Here Next: https://youtu.be/_HnzJMR1J4w?si=Mf6B52-5buHZdNlR

This Video discusses sensitive topics related to abuse; listener discretion is advised. For resources and support, visit www.WeRideTogether.today. Listeners ...

08/07/2025

American Psychological Association convention in Denver, CO - Day 1! If you’re here, don’t miss the APA Division 47 programming throughout the week. 🧠⛹🏾‍♀️

08/06/2025

💸 Mental Health x Money with Dr. Tess Kilwein 💥

In "The Price of Success," Dr. Tess Kilwein (she/they) will facilitate a panel discussion with adult industry performers on how financial stress impacts mental health in the adult industry.

Register for the event here: pineapplesupport.org/money-and-mental-health

08/05/2025

Are you an adult industry performer navigating grief and loss? Contact Pineapple Support to register.

Navigating Grief and Loss Support Group is a 6-week, closed support group for those who have experienced grief or loss in any form. All experiences of grief and loss are welcome in this space.

Participants are invited to openly share their stories of grief and loss and develop new coping skills as they navigate their individual grief and loss journeys. This support group aims to decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness typically associated with grief and loss, as well as reduce distress, anxiety, depression, and fatigue.

07/28/2025

🏳️‍⚧️ New Psychology Today Post 🏳️‍⚧️

Anti-trans policies in sport aren’t just a legal or political issue; they’re a mental health one.

In my latest piece for Psychology Today, I explore the psychological toll of exclusionary policies on transgender and gender diverse athletes, from youth to elite sport.

📉 Elevated distress
📍 Barriers to identity development
💔 Loss of community and purpose

Read the full article here:

🔗 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-trenches/202507/the-psychological-impact-of-anti-trans-policies-in-sports

Anti-trans sports policies harm the mental health of children and adults alike. Here's what we can do to build safer, more inclusive spaces for transgender and gender diverse athletes.