Rev. John Reid, LCMHC

Rev. John Reid is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. He writes and listens in plain terms and emphasizes respect and nonjudgmental care. He draws on long experience to create a calm, steady space for people to talk through hard moments.

John brings 25 years of counseling practice and a lifetime of community service to his work. He began pastoral work in 1968, served as a director for a multi-church association, and has worked in schools, residential programs for teens, and community mental health agencies. He earned a master’s degree in counseling in 1976 and holds the LCMHC credential in North Carolina.

In sessions he relies on practical methods that help people change thinking and behavior, manage strong emotions, and build clearer communication. He uses Client-Centered approaches to follow each person’s lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and actions, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when needed.

He also brings attention to family dynamics, parenting strain, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care concerns, and aging and geriatric issues. He is open to working with people facing mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, and grief, and he includes faith and spiritual values in counseling when clients want that.

John speaks English and has experience working with clients across the United States and internationally. He aims to meet people where they are, listen deeply, and help them find concrete next steps toward feeling better.

How his approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to what matters to you and following your priorities in sessions. It helps when you want a counselor who responds to your goals and pace rather than following a fixed script.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then practice concrete changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by teaching practical skills to try between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving how you relate to others. These skills can help with anger, mood swings, and relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. This is a shared process that emphasizes what you need and prefer.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier - shorter check-ins, sessions that avoid travel time, or scheduling around work and caregiving. It also lets people connect across regions, including international clients, while focusing on practical tools and ongoing support.