Si Thompson

Si Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Idaho who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting pressures, grief, and other life changes. He brings a calm, down-to-earth approach and aims to make the first steps feel manageable. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

He trained in social work and has nine years of clinical experience. His background includes time with AmeriCorps serving rural schools, work as a wilderness counselor with teens, and mentoring in residential treatment settings. Those roles shaped a practical, flexible way of working with people from different places in life.

In session he focuses on building understanding of patterns that keep problems going. He uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. He also draws on Client-Centered methods to follow the client’s priorities and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking.

Si often uses simple, active tools such as role-play, journaling, relaxation exercises, and brief educational material. He frames work around clients' own goals and values rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Humor and curiosity are part of his style when those fit the person he’s working with.

People who want practical strategies alongside self-reflection tend to find his style useful. He asks questions, listens closely, and helps people try small changes that can feel achievable. To begin clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy helps people learn to notice thoughts, emotions, and body sensations without getting swept up in them, which can reduce reactivity and improve focus. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes following the client's lead, listening closely, and creating space for people to name their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. That means trying things out, checking what helps, and adjusting as needed rather than sticking rigidly to one technique.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also enable shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or permit using audio-only if bandwidth is limited. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to know how sessions will be arranged.