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Reggie Thirus

Therapist focused on practical growth and insight

LPC Wisconsin

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Reggie

Reggie Thirus is a Licensed Professional Counselor who welcomes people ready to explore change and build more satisfying, resilient lives. He creates an atmosphere of empathy and inclusivity where clients set goals that match their distinct needs, and he supports that work with practical strategies and reflective exploration.

Background and approach

Drawing on a blend of client-centered listening, psychodynamic inquiry, and cognitive behavioral tools, Reggie helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, substance and behavioral addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and a broad range of other concerns.

His practice also includes focus areas such as LGBT concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, parenting challenges, career transitions, and complexities like co-morbidity and family of origin issues. Licensed in Wisconsin (LPC), Reggie brings six years of counseling experience and a background in helping professions to each client interaction.

He works with English-speaking clients and accepts international clients, offering flexible session options to match varied lifestyles and schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and collaborative goal setting, creating a respectful space where clients lead the pace and content of their work. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and relational patterns influence present feelings and behaviors, which can be helpful for understanding recurring relationship issues and deeper emotional themes.

Selecting the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to evaluate needs, preferences, and goals, and may integrate elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan that fits the individual's situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules or varied time zones. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver ongoing support, skill-building, and reflective work without requiring in-person visits, which can help maintain continuity and accessibility for many clients.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, parenting, ADHD, bipolar, and many other areas listed in his specialties.
What is the therapist's general therapeutic style?
The approach blends client-centered empathy with psychodynamic reflection and cognitive behavioral techniques to combine insight-oriented work with practical skills and problem solving.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of counseling experience, supported by additional years in helping professions, which inform his clinical perspective and interventions.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin, credentialed as WI LPC 7904-125, and practices from that location.
Does he work with speakers of other languages or international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he does accept international clients, allowing people outside his region to access his services.
What session formats are available for therapy?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual dysfunctionSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English