Kaki (Nix) Tipler, Licsw
About Kaki (Nix) Tipler, Licsw
Kaki (Nix) Tipler is an Eating Disorder Services Coordinator and Senior Staff Clinician at The George Washington University, with extensive experience in mental health services. She emphasizes building therapeutic relationships based on trust and respect, providing a supportive environment for clients to explore their emotions.
Work at The George Washington University
Kaki Tipler has been serving as the Eating Disorder Services Coordinator and Senior Staff Clinician at The George Washington University since 2017. In this role, she focuses on providing mental health services, particularly for individuals dealing with eating disorders. Her responsibilities include developing therapeutic relationships with clients and facilitating a supportive environment for their recovery.
Previous Experience in Mental Health Services
Prior to her current position, Kaki Tipler worked at The Renfrew Center in various capacities, including as a Primary Therapist and On-call Counselor. Her experience also includes serving as a School Counselor at Foxcroft School and as an Assistant University Counselor at The University of the South: Sewanee. These roles contributed to her expertise in providing therapeutic support and counseling services.
Education and Expertise
Kaki Tipler earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and French Studies from Sewanee-The University of the South, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the University of Pennsylvania, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. This educational background underpins her clinical skills and therapeutic approach.
Therapeutic Approach and Client Interaction
Kaki Tipler emphasizes the importance of creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual respect. She provides a non-judgmental space for clients to express and explore their thoughts and emotions. Her therapeutic style is characterized as warm, collaborative, and empowering, which has been positively received by her clients.
International Experience in Education
Kaki Tipler has international experience, having worked as a Lectrice d'Anglais (Teacher) at Université de Nantes in France from 2010 to 2011. This role involved teaching English, which contributed to her skills in communication and cultural understanding.