Rev. John Reid, LCMHC - Therapist in North Carolina

About John

Rev. John Reid is a licensed mental health counselor who aims to help families and parents facing hard moments. He listens carefully and approaches people without judgment.

He draws on long experience to offer steady, practical support when stress, grief, parenting problems, or relationship pain becomes heavy. He trained for counseling after years in ministry and has worked in many settings over a long career. He uses common-sense, respectful conversation to understand what matters most to each person.

Background and approach

Sessions are focused on useful tools and clearer choices that fit daily life. His background includes pastoral work, directing a regional Baptist association, and many years providing counseling in agencies, schools, and residential settings for teens. He earned a master’s degree in counseling in 1976 and holds the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential, LCMHC.

He also completed a multiyear Gestalt training program in Asheville, North Carolina. Over 25 years as a professional counselor, he has helped people with depression, anxiety, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, anger, and relationship and family problems. He also addresses adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and grief.

He mentions forgiveness and life experience as part of moving forward. Sessions are offered in English and he has worked with people from many countries. He emphasizes listening, care, and practical steps so families and parents can find clearer paths forward.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helps clarify what matters most, and supports parents and family members as they make decisions that fit their lives.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress in family life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. It can be useful when anger, relationship conflict, or intense mood swings affect daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. Adjustments are made together as progress is tracked and needs change.

Online therapy makes those approaches accessible through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. This flexibility helps families fit sessions into busy schedules, reach someone from another region, and use brief check-ins or longer talks as needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and skills to work well across these formats.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, anger, grief, and a wide range of family and parenting problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a respectful, conversational approach that focuses on listening and practical steps. Techniques come from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, DBT skills, and other problem-focused styles.

How much experience does he have?

He has 25 years as a professional counselor, plus many earlier years in pastoral roles and leadership in the community.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LCMHC credential - NC LCMHC 6678 - and practices from North Carolina.

Which languages and regions can he work with?

Sessions are offered in English, and he has experience working with international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions billed or paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: North Carolina
Languages: English

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