About me

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 have significant training & experience in using & teaching Non-Violent Communication skills & strategies with the most adversarial parties (often romantic partners & family members) to facilitate better understanding, empathy & problem-solving.

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
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Parenting issues
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
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 , Read more...

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

Years of Experience: 9

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

ID LCSW LCSW-35216


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Si Thompson . We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on May 04, 2020 after therapy with Si for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Enjoyed my experience.

Written on Dec 03, 2019 after therapy with Si for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

A very understanding person who respects anything I say even if I thought it may be stupid

Written on May 21, 2019 after therapy with Si for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I was referred to this forum by a friend who had a great experience. Loved the idea of flexible times and formats. The match to Si was perfect even though he's not a "marriage counsellor" per se. Even my skeptical husband admits that the counseling has been beneficial and enjoys the sessions. Si understands us and treats us as individuals in a fair and insightful manner. He seems to ask just the right questions at the right time and we made progress right from the first video session. We would highly recommend him.

Work with me!