Rev. John Reid, LCMHC

Rev. John Reid offers a calming presence for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, or life transitions. He introduces himself simply and listens without judgment. He aims to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed find steady ground and new options for moving forward.

John brings 25 years of counseling experience alongside decades of ministry work that began in 1968. He earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling in 1976 and holds the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential, LCMHC, in North Carolina. He has worked in community agencies, residential cottages for teen boys, public schools, and regional mental health settings.

He draws on straightforward, practical methods in sessions and focuses on building a respectful, one-to-one relationship. Conversations tend to center on skills for coping with anxiety and depression, managing anger, improving communication, and addressing family and relationship concerns. He also helps people process grief, trauma, and issues around adoption, attachment, and blended families.

John says life taught him compassion and the value of forgiveness. He uses these perspectives in counseling and, when clients request, he can bring Christian faith into sessions in a supportive way. He emphasizes listening, caring, and working together to find usable steps forward.

Clients have access to his experience with a wide range of concerns including bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, career questions, and survivor issues. He has extensive international experience working with English-speaking clients across many countries and now practices from North Carolina.

How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are. It helps people feel heard and supports personal growth through respectful conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, and can help with anger, impulsivity, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Over time approaches can be adjusted based on what helps most in real life.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online counseling easier to fit into busy schedules, since sessions can avoid travel time and be planned around work or family commitments. Online work also makes it possible to connect with a therapist who has specific experience, including international clients and those living far from North Carolina. Practical benefits include shorter, regular check-ins, focused skill work you can practice between meetings, and easier continuity when life demands change.