Therapist profile
Dr. Kirk Thiemann, LPC
Idaho
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Idaho / LPC-5980
- NPI1043689029
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIdaho
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Kirk
Dr. Kirk Thiemann is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with ten years of clinical experience in Idaho. He has worked as a mental health counselor, career counselor, academic counselor, and family counselor since 2015. He focuses on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and anger. Sessions are practical and aimed at helping people manage everyday problems and decisions.
He helps people clarify their thoughts and emotions so they can make clearer choices. He encourages clients to develop trust in their own judgment and to take responsibility for life direction. Conversations are direct and grounded in real-life goals rather than abstract theory.
Dr. Thiemann also teaches counseling to counselors-in-training, which keeps his practice tied to current ideas and techniques. That teaching work complements his clinical practice and informs how he frames problems and solutions. He draws on methods that emphasize the person in the room and the meaning behind their choices.
People come to him for help with stress, coping with life changes, career questions, addiction concerns, grief, parenting strain, intimacy issues, and anger. He lists a wide range of related focuses including attachment and family of origin issues, commitment and communication problems, and fertility or hospice matters. The emphasis is on honest conversation and practical next steps.
In sessions he will listen, reflect back what he hears, and ask questions that help uncover patterns. He believes counseling is hard work but worthwhile, and he aims to guide people toward more intentional and meaningful daily life.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening closely to the person and reflecting what they say back. This approach helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters to them, which can be useful for anger, relationship, and career concerns.Existential Therapy focuses on choices, meaning, and responsibility. It supports people struggling with life direction, emptiness, grief, or major changes by looking at values and the consequences of different paths.
Motivational Interviewing is a practical style that helps people sort out mixed feelings and build motivation for change. It often shows up when someone is facing addiction, behavior shifts, or trouble sticking to goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss the methods above and tailor how they are used based on the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration helps decide whether to lean more on reflection, meaning-focused questions, or motivational techniques.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins, sessions that avoid travel time, and the ability to schedule around work or caregiving. These practical benefits help people try counseling without rearranging their whole day.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, career and life changes, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and related focus areas listed in his profile.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses client-centered methods, existential ideas, and motivational interviewing to help people clarify values, motivation, and practical next steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of counseling experience, starting his practice in 2015 and working in several counseling roles since then.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - based in Idaho.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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