About John
Rev. John Reid offers straightforward, calm support for people facing stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.
Rev. Reid brings 25 years of counseling experience and a long history of pastoral work to his sessions. He began pastoral work in 1968 and later earned a Master’s degree in Counseling in 1976.
He holds the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential - LCMHC - and has worked in school settings, community mental health agencies, a residential program for teen boys, and regional counseling services.
How John works
He has also worked with English-speaking clients across many countries. In sessions he emphasizes listening without judgment and helping people move forward after mistakes and painful events. He draws on Client-Centered therapy to follow the client’s lead and build trust.
He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. Rev. Reid incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when they fit a person’s goals.
He also brings an existential perspective for people wrestling with meaning and life choices. When clients request it, he offers Christian-informed counseling that uses the Bible as a resource rather than a tool for judgment. Practical concerns like parenting stress, relationship problems, grief, trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders are within his focus areas.
Sessions aim for clear goals, concrete coping skills, and respectful conversation about values and choices.
John lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What John works with
The areas below are the ones John selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | LCMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Carolina |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following a person’s lead, offering acceptance and clear listening. Online sessions let Rev. Reid and the client build that trusting conversation whether by video, phone, or messaging. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behavior patterns and uses practical exercises and homework to change them; CBT adapts well to video calls and text check-ins for skill practice.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings concrete skills for managing emotions and improving relationships. DBT techniques can be taught in sessions and reinforced with messages or short chat check-ins between visits. Rev. Reid treats choosing an approach as a team effort and will help clients test methods to see what fits their goals and preferences.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls are closest to an in-person conversation and let the therapist observe expressions and tone. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and skill practice possible during busy weeks. These options help integrate therapy into everyday life while working toward clear goals.
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