Dr. Kirk Thiemann , LPC

Dr. Kirk Thiemann is a licensed mental health counselor with a decade of experience helping people navigate life transitions, career direction, workplace concerns, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Since beginning his counseling work in 2015, he has practiced across multiple roles including mental health counselor, career counselor, academic counselor, and family counselor, bringing a wide-ranging perspective to each client interaction. He also serves as a counselor educator, teaching counseling courses to clinicians in training and integrating that instructional experience into his clinical work.

Dr. Thiemann emphasizes common elements of effective counseling that support personal growth - increasing awareness of thoughts and emotions, building self-trust, and encouraging honest, authentic living. He encourages clients to take responsibility for their life direction while offering guidance and support through difficult changes. His approach is grounded in helping people move beyond mere survival toward a life infused with more meaning, hope, and intentional direction.

He holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which denotes professional licensure to practice counseling. Dr. Thiemann welcomes conversations with individuals who feel his background and values may be a good fit for their needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Thiemann draws from client-centered therapy, existential therapy, and motivational interviewing to support clients in making meaningful changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client is the expert on their experience - this approach helps with issues like anxiety, relationship concerns, and self-esteem. Existential therapy explores questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility, which can be especially useful for clients facing life transitions, feelings of emptiness, or decisions about career and direction. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and build internal motivation, often applied to areas like addictions, health behaviors, or career shifts.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Thiemann works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for people in different locations. These formats make it easier to fit counseling into everyday life while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional and tailoring communication styles to what works best for the client.