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Couper Tanko

Owner & Clinician of Thrive Minds Performance LLC Couper Tanko
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Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Sports Performance, Adjustment Disorder,

Introduction

- Works best with: Best for gymnasts and youth or collegiate athletes dealing with fear blocks, performance anxiety, confidence drops, injury stress, identity strain, or the emotional side of sport. - Background: A former high-level gymnast, Couper experienced mental blocks, anxiety, and confidence loss first-hand. A spinal cord injury at 19 changed how she understood sport, identity, and support. She later earned her MSW at the University of Michigan and built her work around what she wished young athletes had been offered earlier. - Approach: Couper blends social-work training with performance coaching, creating a space where athletes feel understood first, then learn practical tools for confidence, emotional regulation, and return-to-performance.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments

Licenses

  • LMSW #6801121181 (MI)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Coaching

Communities

  • High-Performance Athletes
  • Athletes of All Levels

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Payment options Free intro call available

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Session Fee $60 - $100

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Clinical Social Work - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
  • Bachelor's Degree, Social Work - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Certifications

  • Sport Social Work Certificate
  • Trauma-Informed Care Certificate

Professional Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

FAQ

Is Couper Tanko accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Couper Tanko is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Couper Tanko also offers a free consultation.
Does Couper Tanko offer telehealth appointments? Couper Tanko does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Couper Tanko specialize in? Couper Tanko specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Body Image Disorders, College Mental Health, Depression, Life Transitions, Sports Performance, and Trauma.
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