Therapist profile
Rev. John Reid, LCMHC
LCMHC counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Grief and loss
About John
Rev. John Reid is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with 25 years of counseling experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, grief, parenting, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He has worked with clients across the United States and internationally in English-speaking settings.
Reid began pastoral work in 1968 while in college and later earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling in 1976. He has served churches and a Baptist residential cottage for teenage boys, and has worked as a therapist in mental health agencies and public schools. His background includes long-term roles in community ministry and agency-based counseling in western North Carolina.
He describes listening and being non-judgmental as central to his approach. Sessions emphasize straightforward conversation, attention to the person’s lived experience, and practical guidance. He notes the importance of forgiveness and learning from mistakes as part of moving forward.
Clinical methods he uses include client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior elements, existential reflection, and motivational interviewing. These methods are applied to concerns such as depression, ADHD, mood disorders, blended family issues, divorce reactions, and caregiver stress.
Reid maintains ongoing continuing education as required for his license. He also integrates faith-informed counseling when clients request Christian perspectives, using scripture as a resource rather than a means of judgment.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Rev. John Reid commonly draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people make their own decisions; it suits concerns where understanding feelings and choices matters. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and offers specific tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger.He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation and coping skills are needed. DBT-based techniques teach practical skills for handling intense feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful for stress and relationship strain.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will help clients identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences, adjusting the plan if something does not seem helpful.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For some people, audio-only sessions use less bandwidth and feel simpler, while video sessions allow more visual cues; discuss formats during the initial scheduling to find what works practically for everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family concerns does he address?
He works with individual adults on family problems, blended family issues, parenting stress, and communication problems.
How would he approach conflict with a teenager?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies drawn from client-centered work and CBT to help adults manage conflict and set boundaries.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He emphasizes listening without judgment and focuses on practical steps. Techniques may include cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical skills, and motivational interviewing.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 25 years of professional counseling experience, with earlier decades of pastoral work beginning in 1968.
Which credentials and region apply to his practice?
He holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he has worked with English-speaking clients in multiple countries; international clients are accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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