Rev. John Reid

Rev. John Reid greets visitors with a calm, straightforward presence and a long history of counseling work. He describes listening without judgment as central to his approach. He emphasizes practical support for stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC in North Carolina. His background includes pastoral work beginning in 1968, leadership in a regional Baptist association, and more than 25 years in professional counseling settings. He has worked in agencies, a residential cottage for teenage boys, public schools, and with clients across many countries. He speaks English and has experience with international clients.

In sessions he aims for a warm, accepting tone and focuses on listening deeply. He says forgiveness and learning from mistakes are often part of healing. He avoids judgment and tries to help people move forward from painful experiences and setbacks.

Clinically, he uses client-centered methods alongside practical, skills-based strategies. He often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to address mood, anxiety, and anger. He also integrates existential ideas and motivational interviewing to support values, meaning, and change.

He mentions that when Christian counseling is requested he will use the Bible as a resource in a respectful way, not as a tool for condemnation. Outside of faith-based work he focuses on everyday coping skills, clearer communication, and emotional regulation.

With a long career behind him, he frames counseling as a human-to-human process where listening matters most. Prospective clients interested in addressing stress, grief, parenting, ADHD, or major life transitions may find his practical, steady style helpful.

How his approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience without judgment. It helps people feel heard and supported while they sort through decisions and emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and tools to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change unhelpful patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. It can be useful for anger, mood swings, and strong emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest techniques from these methods. Clients and the therapist collaborate on what to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy for fitting sessions into busy schedules, avoiding travel time, and keeping therapy consistent across locations. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, schedule around school or work, or meet when relocation or travel would otherwise interrupt care. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and skills training to an online setting so therapy stays practical and focused.