Dr. Kirsten Thiemke, PhD

Dr. Kirsten Thiemke, PhD

Psychologist
16535 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI
Kirsten Thiemke, PhD, LP, helps adults and seniors across Wisconsin strengthen their mental health, find balance, and work toward meaningful change through compassionate, evidencebased therapy. As a psychologist at LifeStance Health, Dr. Thiemke provides individual therapy for young adults through older adults, creating a safe and collaborative space where patients feel supported while navigating lifeâs challenges. Dr. Thiemke specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD, using interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT, and mindfulnessbased practices. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT and Exposure Therapy when appropriate, helping patients manage distress, reduce avoidance, and build resilience. Her approach emphasizes personal growth, empowering patients to develop effective coping strategies while improving their overall quality of life. With extensive experience working with military personnel and veterans, Dr. Thiemke is passionate about helping individuals navigate trauma, reintegration, and the unique challenges associated with service. She also provides focused support for men addressing concerns related to masculinity, mental health, and identity, offering a nonjudgmental environment that fosters openness and healing. These focus areas reflect her dedication to populations often underserved in mental health care. In addition, Dr. Thiemke provides care for individuals managing ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, and midlife transitions, tailoring therapy to meet each personâs unique needs. She combines clinical expertise with compassion, ensuring therapy remains both effective and supportive. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Thiemke enjoys gymnastics, playing and watching football, and expressing creativity through music, guitar, reading, and writing.

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About Dr. Kirsten Thiemke

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Men's Mental Health Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Intervention
Compassion Focused
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Kirsten Thiemke

Kirsten Thiemke, PhD, LP, helps adults and seniors across Wisconsin strengthen their mental health, find balance, and work toward meaningful change through compassionate, evidencebased therapy. As a psychologist at LifeStance Health, Dr. Thiemke provides individual therapy for young adults through older adults, creating a safe and collaborative space where patients feel supported while navigating lifeâs challenges. Dr. Thiemke specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD, using interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT, and mindfulnessbased practices. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT and Exposure Therapy when appropriate, helping patients manage distress, reduce avoidance, and build resilience. Her approach emphasizes personal growth, empowering patients to develop effective coping strategies while improving their overall quality of life. With extensive experience working with military personnel and veterans, Dr. Thiemke is passionate about helping individuals navigate trauma, reintegration, and the unique challenges associated with service. She also provides focused support for men addressing concerns related to masculinity, mental health, and identity, offering a nonjudgmental environment that fosters openness and healing. These focus areas reflect her dedication to populations often underserved in mental health care. In addition, Dr. Thiemke provides care for individuals managing ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, and midlife transitions, tailoring therapy to meet each personâs unique needs. She combines clinical expertise with compassion, ensuring therapy remains both effective and supportive. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Thiemke enjoys gymnastics, playing and watching football, and expressing creativity through music, guitar, reading, and writing.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy

Office location

Dr. Kirsten Thiemke, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Lifestance Health - Wisconsin
16535 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, PhD in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1033090063

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Dr. Kirsten Thiemke has 2 office locations in Brookfield, view full addresses on Dr. Thiemke's profile.

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Dr. Kirsten Thiemke frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kirsten Thiemke on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Kirsten Thiemke speak?

Dr. Kirsten Thiemke speaks English.

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