Rev. John Reid, LCMHC

Rev. John Reid is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) based in North Carolina with 25 years of counseling experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, grief, parenting, trauma and abuse, and several mood and behavioral concerns such as bipolar disorder and ADHD. He works with English-speaking clients, including people from other countries.

Reid listens closely and keeps conversations direct. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, spotting patterns that cause stress, and practicing concrete skills to manage distress. He draws on approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements from dialectical behavior therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

His background includes pastoral work beginning in 1968 and decades of service in churches and mental health settings across western North Carolina. He earned a master’s degree in counseling in 1976 and holds the NC LCMHC credential. He has provided counseling in community agencies, residential programs for teenage boys, public schools, and international work with English speakers.

Reid describes forgiveness and learning from mistakes as important parts of recovery. For clients who request it, he integrates Christian counseling practices and may use the Bible as a resource in a respectful way. He stresses listening without judgment and practical steps people can use day to day.

People often come to him for help with blended family issues, divorce and separation, parenting strain, communication problems, anger, and coping with life changes. He aims to help individuals sort through specific problems and find manageable steps forward.