John "David" Reid

John "David" Reid helps people facing addictions, depression, trauma, and career questions. He introduces straightforward steps for coping with mood changes, substance use struggles, and life transitions. David emphasizes clear communication and practical tools to help clients move forward.

David is a licensed mental health counselor and a licensed professional counselor, listed as LMHC and LPC. He brings 18 years of work in clinical settings and has long experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. He also draws on his background as a veteran and as a former first responder when that perspective is relevant to a client’s story.

In sessions he listens first and asks questions to understand each person’s goals. He encourages at least occasional video check-ins early on so the therapist and client can connect face to face. From there he blends problem-solving work with attention to how thoughts and habits affect daily life.

His style is collaborative and direct. He helps people set small, doable goals and checks progress together. He uses approaches like cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to support change.

Clients who choose David typically want practical steps and honest feedback. He guides people through setbacks and helps them find clearer direction in their career and personal lives. To begin, he asks clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. It emphasizes empathy and understanding, and it helps people clarify goals and make choices that fit their values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together. It uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build better habits, which can help with depression, anxiety, and mood issues.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Practicing short mindfulness exercises can help when stress or cravings feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can remove travel time, allow a quicker check-in during a break, or make scheduling more flexible. Because specific session formats were not detailed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques to an online setting to keep the focus on practical change.