Rev. John Reid, LCMHC

North Carolina · 25 years in practice

Rev. John Reid welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 6678 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1578752481 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About John

Rev. John Reid welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk through stress, grief, relationship strain, parenting worries, mood struggles, and the day-to-day pressures of life.

He speaks plainly and listens closely so clients can find practical ways to move forward. Reid has served in ministry and counseling roles for decades in Western North Carolina.

Background and approach

He began pastoring in 1968 and later worked as a counselor in agencies, schools, and a residential cottage for teenage boys. Over 25 years he provided therapy through mental health agencies and school settings and has worked with English-speaking clients in many countries.

He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling earned in 1976 and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC in North Carolina. He completes continuing training to meet licensing requirements and has undertaken extended study in Gestalt approaches through a local institute in Asheville, NC. In sessions he combines a respectful, nonjudgmental presence with practical methods.

He draws from Client-Centered ideas to follow the client’s lead, Cognitive Behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior, and other approaches like motivational interviewing to support change. He also integrates values and spiritual concerns when clients request that perspective.

People who chose him often want a steady listener who also offers clear steps to cope, whether the issues are anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting strain, or life transitions. He works with adults and children and adapts his approach to each person’s goals and situation.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sexuality

Approaches John names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Rev. John Reid uses approaches that combine listening with practical steps. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and following their pace, which helps when someone needs emotional support or is sorting values and life choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers small, specific strategies to change unhelpful patterns that keep anxiety or depression going.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Reid collaborates with clients to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time as needs change. He takes into account spiritual or personal values when clients want that included, and he checks in about what is working and what isn’t.

Online formats make this flexibility easier. Video calls let people hold a deeper conversation and read facial cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between sessions, quick check-ins, and written reflections that some people find helpful. These options make it possible to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or school commitments while using the approaches that best suit each person.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns such as abandonment and caregiver stress.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He keeps a warm, nonjudgmental presence and focuses on listening first. He pairs that with practical techniques to change thinking and behavior and goal-focused conversations to support progress.

How long has he been working in counseling?

He has 25 years of professional counseling experience, along with many earlier years in pastoral roles that shaped his approach to listening and care.

What credentials and where is he licensed?

He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients who communicate in English.

What session formats are available?

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

How are costs and billing handled?

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

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