Christopher Hipp

Christopher Hipp is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Charleston Southern University, serving remotely since 2022, and holds the dual role of Clinical Director for counseling practicum and internship students. He holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, an Education Specialist Degree specializing in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling, and a Bachelor of Arts in Experimental Psychology. He maintains clinical licensure (LPC-SC) and national counseling certification.

Dr. Hipp's research integrates clinical practice with academic inquiry, focusing on:

• Technoference (technology's impact on relationships)
• Premarital-to-newlywed transition dynamics
• Systemic influences on couples
• Anxiety disorders and sexual health
• Dyadic analysis methodologies

His clinical expertise spans diverse populations including at-risk youth, couples, families, and individuals experiencing homelessness with severe mental illness.

His scholarly publications demonstrate consistent focus on relationship dynamics and counseling efficacy, with recent work exploring:

• Technoference's impact on relational/sexual satisfaction
• Trauma and stress disorder frameworks
• Predictors of success in relationship education programs
• Counselor training methodologies for sensitive issues

Honors include the Clinician of the Year award from non-profit agency clients. Professional affiliations encompass:

• American Counseling Association
• National Board of Certified Counselors
• Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
• Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
• Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness