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Kirk Thorson

Intern

Accepting New Clients

Telehealth And In Person

Adult Individuals, Young Adults, Adolescents, Veterans, LGBTQIA+

Philosophy of Care

You are the focus in counseling. I look forward to listening to your story and working with you. Life can present many kinds of challenges—personal, relationship, developmental, existential. Lived-experiences can be complicated, and asking for help is absolutely a sign of courage and strength. Every individual is unique, and therefore I encourage clients to be candid about what matters most to them.

My approach to therapy is a combination of several evidence-based approaches including Person-Centered, Relational, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe every individual has the right to feel good about who they are, and the ability to improve their life. I believe it is a counselor’s job, in part, to try and cultivate the conditions whereby individuals can process, heal, and grow.

Thoughtful inquiry and encouragement to me are an important part of working collaboratively towards your future. Similarly, empathetic listening and accurate reflection are critical dimensions in the therapeutic relationship and client development. I look forward to working with you.

Education & Licensure

Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northwest University, June 2026
Master's in Teaching, Gonzaga University, June 2013
Bachelor’s of Arts—History, Whitman College, June 2007

Specialities:

Addiction
Adoption
Anxiety
Depression
Grief

Men's Issues
Shame and Guilt
Self-Esteem
Stress

Treatments:

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Existential Integrative
Interpersonal
Person-CenteredRelational

Clientele:

Adult Individuals
Young Adults
Adolescents
Veterans
LGBTQIA+

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GAD affects 6.8 million adults, or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
GAD often co-occurs with major depression.

Panic Disorder(PD)

PD affects 6 million adults, or 2.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

SAD affects 15 million adults, or 6.8% of the U.S. population.
SAD is equally common among men and women and typically begins around age 13.
According to a 2007 ADAA survey, 36% of people with social anxiety disorder report experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help.

Specific Phobias

Specific phobias affect 19 million adults, or 8.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
Symptoms typically begin in childhood; the average age-of-onset is 7 years old.

Treatment For Anxiety

Psychotherapy or “talk therapy” can help people with anxiety disorders. To be effective, psychotherapy must be directed at the person’s specific anxieties and tailored to his or her needs.