A wonderful counselor and very responsive. Offers guidance and listens well. Very easy to work with.
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
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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Si Thompson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
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!
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.
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.