Si Thompson, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Si is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars: Clients are very satisfied with Si. View 15 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Idaho

Recent reviews

A wonderful counselor and very responsive. Offers guidance and listens well. Very easy to work with.

Si not only listens, but helps you uncover solutions for yourself. He doesn’t tell you what to do but questions how you approach things. He is gentle and compassionate and makes you feel heard. He is great therapist and and amazing person!

More about Si

9 years' experience
Male
LCSW

A little about me:

After growing up mainly in the Northwest, I now live in North Idaho and love the variety here: mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and even the wildly unpredictable seasons (I'm pretty sure that we have more than four..). It makes my favorite activities –cycling, canoeing, clambering– that much more rewarding, and I feel very fortunate to grow my family here.

I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology (B.S.) from the University of Idaho, my master's degree in social work (MSW) from Boise State University, my initial license (LMSW), and finally my current credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Idaho. I've worked as an AmeriCorps volunteer serving rural schools in Washington state, a wilderness counselor for troubled teens in North Carolina, a mentor for students in several therapeutic residential programs, and a variety of other things.

I believe that my values of communicating in empathy, relating as equals, educating with a sense of curiosity & challenging from a place of respect all harmonize in an approach that increases self-understanding, encourages personal growth, and opens possibilities for people to create the life they want. Because everyone has their own unique way of relating to themselves and the world around them, individual people and cases call for personalized treatment based on their own needs.

With this in mind, I lean toward strengths-based, existential, and cognitive theories of treatment, and use CBT, psychoeducation, and narrative techniques to help people challenge & change their own self-defeating thoughts & assumptions, unwanted emotions, and destructive patterns. I also often use play therapy exercises, role-playing, gentle humor, relaxation techniques, written works & other media sources, journaling & artwork as appropriate & helpful. I'm often reminded of the adage: "Everyone you meet is mid-journey," and this very much applies to me as well.

-Si Thompson, LCSW

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues ADHD LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hearing impaired Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Si Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518309095.

LCSW · Idaho · LCSW-35216 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.: Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Si Thompson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

15 reviews

Clients mention: Great Wonderful Amazing Easy Helpful Listens Recommend Understand Understanding Comfortable

A wonderful counselor and very responsive. Offers guidance and listens well. Very easy to work with.

Si's previous experience in wilderness therapy is especially helpful for me as that is my current work.

Si is an amazing. Therapist, who has helped me build up my tool kit to cope with my mental health!

Si is great. He keeps things comfortable and fluid. You can tell he cares about his job and clients.

Si Thompson is very understanding and respectful when it come to my sessions with him. I highly recommend him as a great therapist to help you grow and better understand what kind of situation that you’re in so that you can help yourself in the most healthy way possible

He's been very direct and willing to get to work, I look forward to working with him

Si has been great. We had good interactions and he was very helpful.

Si is just wonderful!!

I very much appreciate Si's experience and approach. I've benefited hugely from the sessions and already recommended him to several friends.

I appreciate Si so much. When we talk he always does his best to listen and to hear me through. He provides gentle feedback with a touch of humor and seeks to meet me where I'm at. Hes a wonderful person and a good counselor.

I’ve enjoyed all my sessions with Si and BetterHelp. When I needed a counselor without a doubt I had someone to talk to. That’s the best gift of all!

Very friendly and easy to talk with. Good sense of humor as well.

Si was a marvelous counsellor who proved to be very approachable and constantly supportive. He had wonderful wisdom and insight into how to progress and how to improve from my troublesome state of mind. I thoroughly recommend Si to anyone!

I had 2 sessions with Si, from my little experience I can tell he is an experience and understanding counselor. He lets you take your time expressing what you want to say and try to understand you. Although he is not an Arab nor lived in the Arab world but he understands the culture and is able to communicate over the topics I discuss related to the Arab culture.

How was your experience with Si?

Frequently asked questions

Does Si Thompson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Si Thompson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Si Thompson speak?

Si Thompson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Si Thompson have?

Si Thompson has 9 years of experience.

Where is Si Thompson licensed to practice?

Si Thompson is licensed to practice in Idaho.

Does Si Thompson accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Si Thompson accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Si Thompson offer?

Si Thompson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Si Thompson?

Si Thompson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Si Thompson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.