Therapist profile
Dr. Kirk Thiemann, LPC
LPC counselor - relationships and family concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Kirk
Dr. Kirk Thiemann is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Idaho with ten years of counseling experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, career questions, and other life changes. Sessions also address addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
Thiemann has worked in mental health, career, academic, and family counseling settings. He also teaches counseling courses to counselors-in-training. That mix of clinical and teaching experience shapes how he explains things and guides conversations.
He uses a conversational, client-centered style that focuses on what matters most to the person in front of him. He helps people clarify thoughts and feelings, build trust in their own decisions, and take responsibility for the directions they choose. Conversations are straightforward and aim to make difficult choices easier to approach.
Existential ideas also appear in his work. He talks with clients about meaning, commitment, and what makes life feel worth living. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when people want to change behaviors but feel stuck or unsure how to begin.
Practical problems like communication breakdowns, fatherhood issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and family of origin difficulties are part of his caseload. He invites people who want direct, honest discussion about their next steps to consider working with him.
How sessions work
How his approaches fit into online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and following what the client brings. Online sessions using this approach focus on helping people name feelings, sort through decisions, and set practical next steps. Existential Therapy addresses questions of meaning, commitment, and personal direction. In online sessions this can help when a person feels stuck, empty, or unsure about life purpose. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that supports people who want to change behavior but feel ambivalent. It helps build motivation and plan small, achievable steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in early and adjusting the style as therapy moves forward so the work stays relevant and useful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during a lunch break. It can also let someone choose sessions that rely more on voice than video if that suits their comfort or bandwidth. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling fits your daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting questions, career direction, addictions, trauma, grief, mood concerns, ADHD, and related family issues.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered approach that focuses on listening, clarifying thoughts and feelings, and supporting personal decision-making.
How much experience does he have?
He has practiced as a counselor since 2015, combining clinical roles in mental health, career, academic, and family counseling with teaching counselors-in-training.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC, based in Idaho.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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