- Client-Centered Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Kirk
Dr. Kirk Thiemann is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Idaho with ten years of counseling experience. He has worked as a mental health counselor, career counselor, academic counselor, and family counselor since 2015. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career questions, and anger, among other concerns.
He draws on straightforward conversation to help people understand their thoughts and feelings. He encourages clients to take responsibility for life direction and to bring more honest choices into daily living. Sessions focus on clear goals rather than abstract theory.
Because he also teaches counseling courses, he brings regular contact with current ideas in the field. That background influences how he explains options and the steps people can try between sessions. He uses practical techniques to address problems like grief, trauma, addiction, and parenting stress.
His style emphasizes helping people notice what matters to them and act on it. That can mean working on communication problems, rebuilding trust, or managing intense emotions. He describes counseling as hard work that can produce more meaning and hope in everyday life.
People considering counseling are invited to consider whether his experience fits their needs. He asks clients to be ready for honest conversations and steady effort. If someone feels his approach could help, he suggests starting with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How his approaches fit into online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflection. The therapist follows the person's lead, clarifies what matters, and supports clearer decision making. This approach helps when people are unsure about relationships, career direction, or their emotional responses.Existential Therapy looks at meaning and responsibility. It helps people talk about purpose, commitment, and how they want to live. That can be useful for addressing emptiness, life transitions, and commitment issues.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find inner reasons to change. It uses short, focused conversations to build motivation for steps like cutting back on addictive behavior or trying new coping strategies.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to select methods that match their goals, needs, and everyday constraints. Clients and the therapist decide together which ideas to try and how to measure progress.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins, or sessions that avoid video if that helps someone focus on the conversation.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and related issues listed in his profile.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses clear, conversational work that helps people understand thoughts and feelings and make practical changes in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has worked as a counselor since 2015, giving him ten years of professional experience across clinical and educational roles.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.