- Client-Centered approach
- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic work
About Reggie
Reggie Thirus is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with six years of counseling experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions, and issues around identity such as LGBT concerns and gender dysphoria. He also addresses concerns related to trauma, grief, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Reggie uses a practical, person-focused way of working. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and simple steps that can change daily life. He blends Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral and psychodynamic ideas to look at current patterns and the past influences that keep them going.
In sessions he helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and notice repeated relationship patterns. He will also talk through how past experiences shape present reactions. The work combines short-term problem solving with attention to deeper feelings and history.
Reggie aims to make therapy understandable and straightforward. He listens for what a client wants to change, then sets clear goals together. Outside of work he enjoys exercise, walking, food, and music, which informs a practical, down-to-earth approach to helping people manage day-to-day challenges.
Background and approach include using Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy to address mood, trauma, identity, and relationship concerns. Treatment planning is collaborative and goal-focused, and sessions emphasize skills that can be used between meetings.
How his methods translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with genuine attention and reflecting what a person says. Online sessions using this approach are centered on the client's concerns and goals, with the therapist guiding the conversation and clarifying priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses clear steps to change patterns. Online CBT often includes setting homework between sessions, practicing new skills, and checking progress in short, focused meetings.
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at repeated patterns that come from earlier relationships and experiences. In virtual sessions this can mean tracing how past events influence current behavior and feelings, and noticing themes that repeat in relationships.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods and goals fit best, and will adjust the plan as needs and preferences evolve.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a weekday break, avoiding travel time, choosing a quieter setting for a focused check-in, or using shorter sessions when schedules are tight. These options can make it easier to keep therapy integrated with everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, addictions, LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and issues such as guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He combines Client-Centered listening with CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses, while also using psychodynamic tools to look at how past experiences influence current shame or guilt.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of counseling experience and more than ten years working in helping roles prior to counseling.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border considerations before scheduling.
How are sessions scheduled and what are the formats?
Confirm current session format options before booking as format details should be checked directly; follow the site's flow to see available choices.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.