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Rev. John Reid, LCMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Rev. is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Rev.. View 47 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina

Recent reviews

Great therapist

Reviewed November 2024

He is really good understanding the situation and conflict i would recommend him

Reviewed November 2024

More about Rev.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCMHC

Hi, my name is John Reid and welcome to the BetterHelp platform. Thank you for allowing me to provide you with Professional Counseling Services and thank you for considering me as your Therapist/Counselor. The five most important personal and professional characteristics that I consider necessary for a successful Counselor are: to be a good listener, to be non-judgmental, to genuinely care about people, to be professionally trained, and to be experienced.

Yes, experience is necessary. I began Pastoring in 1968 while in college. I have pastored two churches and served as a Director of Missions for a Baptist Association of 50 churches for more than 20 years here in Western North Carolina. Afterwards, I began being a Professional Counselor for the next twenty-four years at a Counseling Agency, a Baptist Residential Cottage serving teen age boys and their families, as a Therapist with two different Mental Health agencies, as a therapist in public schools, and as a BetterHelp Counselor working with Clients in the US from the Pacific to the Atlantic and working with International Clients in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, and from Canada to Mexico in North America.

Yes, education is necessary. I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling in 1976 and used the Counselor training in my church work. I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2007 and recently completed a five year training program in Gestalt Therapy with Appalachian Gestalt Training Institute in Asheville, NC.

While education, training, and experience are important, nothing replaces a willingness and an ability to listen at a deep human level and relate one to one.

Along life’s journey I have made some mistakes. Out of these experiences I have learned that everyone, no matter who you are or what station in life you are, makes mistakes. Experiencing forgiveness is important. One can recover from mistakes and move forward. And I learned not to be judgmental. I will not judge you.

All of my life experiences have taught me to genuinely care for others and the concerns they have in their lives.

I have helped many people, adults and children, with a variety of Mental Health issues included but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, various Mood Disorders, ADHD, Low Self-Esteem, Marriage and Divorce, Divorce Reaction, Blended Families, and Anger Management issues to mention a few.

My wife and I have been married for forty-eight years. We have two successful daughters and a beautiful granddaughter.

When doing Christian counseling, I use the Bible as a text but not as a weapon. I do not believe in using the Bible to beat people over the head. I believe that love in all its expressions heals.

Specialties

Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Self esteem Stress Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes ADHD 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 Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Men's issues Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Sexuality

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Rev. John Reid's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578752481.

  • LCMHC · North Carolina · 6678 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Rev. John Reid

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

47 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Great listener Recommend Helped Helpful Thank you Wonderful Excellent The best Amazing

Great therapist

Reviewed November 2024

He is really good understanding the situation and conflict i would recommend him

Reviewed November 2024

My initial appointment with Rev.Reid went well. He was personable and insightful. I’m looking forward to our next session.

Reviewed June 2024

I had a very positive experience during my therapy session with Rev. Reid. His empathy and listening skills made me feel truly understood and supported. The guidance provided was insightful and helped me gain a new perspective on my challenges. I left the session feeling more at ease and with valuable insights to work on. I highly recommend Rev. Reid for his compassionate and effective therapy approach.

Reviewed June 2024

He is a great listener

Reviewed April 2024

Therapy with Rev. Reid has been very beneficial to me and my healing.

Reviewed February 2024

Rev. Reid is a strong active listener and has many years of experience to relate to your situations. He offers strong un-biased feedback that is challenges you to think differently about situations you are in.

Reviewed February 2024

Dr Reid is a Godly therapist, great listener & very helpful - just what I needed

Reviewed January 2023

Very helpful, I am very thankful.

Reviewed November 2022

I spent several months working with John after a series of extremely stressful situations had left me mentally and emotionally drained. Through our sessions, John was able to pinpoint the things that were behind my stress (failure to set appropriate boundaries with family and work, negative self-perception due to past trauma). He also helped me to move past the things that were impacting my view of myself, stand up for myself in situations where I was being taken advantage of, and set appropriate boundaries in a firm but reasonable way. His help was absolutely key in moving past a very difficult time in my life, and if I need therapy again, I will absolutely not hesitate to seek John out.

Reviewed May 2022

Rev. Reid has been my therapist since 6/8/22. He is a great listener, communicator, is not judgmental, and extremely knowledgeable and professional in his field of expertise in dealing with Mental Health!!! Totally recommend him to anyone dealing with Mental Health Issues!

Reviewed November 2023

Great guy who listens and does not judge

Reviewed May 2023

I've had the pleasure of working with Rev John Reid. He has been very thoughtful and helpful with a loss I am trying to work through and live with. He has kindly offered advice and resources to help me navigate this rough stretch and I am grateful for his expertise. Sincerely, BB

Reviewed May 2023

Rev. Reid is first and foremost a great listener! I consider this the most important quality! I believe he is sincere in his desire to help people and admire his accomplishments in life, respecting him as my elder! I also think his divulgement of life experience is appropriate and relevant!

Reviewed April 2023

Great listener

Reviewed January 2023

Great listener, very responsive and attentive. Rev. Reid is highly competent and skilled in his profession and gives excellent advice with no judgment of me! I enjoy therapy sessions with him!

Reviewed December 2022

John has been such a great help for me through a difficult time in my life. He was understanding, thought provoking, and honest in his approach to help me with my issues. I would highly recommend John to anyone that is looking a solid therapist that has a wealth of knowledge in his field. John thank you so much for your help, I wish you nothing but the best and I will miss our conversations.

Reviewed November 2022

Wonderful support from Rev. Reid. He is very open, a great listener and I felt very heard and as though he could relate to the struggles I’m working through. He was incredibly helpful and I would recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed November 2022

Highly recommend

Reviewed November 2022

Dr. Reid is an amazing listener with a wealth of life experiences to share. I love how he is able to have organic conversations, and how he can use anecdotal approaches to relate to emotional & relational issues that I need help or wisdom in.

Reviewed November 2022

He is very easy to talk with and very experienced. Very glad I got him.

Reviewed September 2022

Rev. Reid has a way of communication that makes you very comfortable talking to him and it makes trust him very quickly. He is very professional with his work and he always listens to me and understands what i'm saying or trying to say. I just feel very relieved after every session with him . The thing i love the most about him is that sometimes i feel like i need to vent or talk to someone during the day and whenever i send him a message, he always replied back to me and he talks to me until i feel better . Not to forget that i love the worksheets he sends me ! He makes our sessions fun and i learn alot of him . Thank you very much john !

Reviewed September 2022

John is an excellent sounding board and a comforting person to speak with

Reviewed August 2022

He's very empathetic and interactive. Quick to respond. He's a no-nonsense kind of guy, very non-judgmental, and good for veterans. I look forward to every interaction.

Reviewed August 2022

He is great!!

Reviewed July 2022

Rev Reid truly has the heart and passion in helping people. He was instrumental in walking me through my bitterness & anxiety. He listened well and without telling me what to do, he guided me into realizing the core issue and also equipped me with tools to be better. His sharing was also pertinent which showed that he truly understood my circumstances without any judgement. I felt heard, loved and encouraged. I'm so thankful I connected with Rev Reid !

Reviewed July 2022

I began seeing a therapist by age 11 and continued to see a new person off and on as I grew up. I have never found someone that I felt I could connect with and receive much help from. At the beginning of this year my wife encouraged me to seek out therapy again, give it another shot, it could be different now! I was not exstatic to research who to find locally, read about their accomplishments and end up being disappointed again when I simply arrive and feel as if I am speaking to a wall. That is until I looked into betterhelp and was connected with John. John has been everything you would not think a therapist would be. He is honest, wise and very educational. John has helped me reach my goals in controlling my anger and anxiety so much faster than nearly 12 years of therapy, this was all done within 6 months. I cannot say enough great thinks about John and I would STRONGLY recommend him to anyone. He will listen to you and give you some of the best advice, it does not feel as if you are speaking to someone who does not care about your problems. For so long I felt like therapy was just a money pit where I would throw hundreds of dollars down a drain and not see any positive outcomes. Since my time with John I have turned my marriage around, my work and my life. Thank you John for everything you have done and for the lessons I plan on continuing to work on the rest of my life.

Reviewed June 2022

Rev. Reid is an expertise in his field! He is professional, a great listener, and has great wisdom! He is an excellent resource!

Reviewed June 2022

Where to start with military being a huge thing for me it’s helping me a lot with everything going on and his knowledge is great on military side for me and helps a lot better than what I have felt with in past. I was skeptical trying therapy again due to past experiences but he’s really have me different pov and I look forward to more sessions!

Reviewed May 2022

Rev. Reid has been great so far, looking forward to more sessions.

Reviewed May 2022

He listens to me and helps me through my negative thoughts turning them into positive thoughts

Reviewed April 2022

Great listener and offers many helpful resources and coping techniques

Reviewed April 2022

I first came to BetterHelp after getting a promotion at work and knowing that I needed to make some personal strides to be successful. I was matched with Rev. Reid and after our first few sessions I already felt welcomed, appreciated, and heard. John is a truly Wonderful man. He knows how to relate well with stories and personal experiences, and is very detailed in his care for his clients. Working with him has been like working with my best friend. I could not have made the strides I have so quickly without him! I went from being single, angry, and unable to communicate my feelings, to falling in love with a wonderful person and being in a long term relationship. I’m happier, and have many coping tools to use when I need them. Thank you, John!

Reviewed March 2022

A wonderful listener and just easy to talk to about anything. Really has gotten me to slowly start thinking positively.

Reviewed March 2022

I have been doing weekly sessions with John for a couple of months now. He is the first and only therapist I've ever had. I feel incredibly lucky that I've been able to work with him. He has taught me many things in a short period of time that I've been able to apply to my own daily life and make positive changes in my thinking. If you share a thought or experience that you've had with him, he will find a way to relate to you and help you more clearly articulate how to process or proceed with something. It's been a very enjoyable experience and I always look forward to our next session.

Reviewed February 2022

Rev Reid (John) is an amazing therapist. After just a few sessions we were able to work through my concerns and I was able to get back to a fuller life. This is the first type of counselling I've ever done and I couldn't have hoped for anyone better than John. He has a lot of life experiences that he is able to share that helped me greatly. I appreciate all the support he has given me.

Reviewed February 2022

My counselor has helped me more than I can express. Helped me overcome obstacles in my mind and in my daily life. He has helped me with breaking my anxiety down into more realistic issues instead of a huge anxious situation.

Reviewed December 2021

Rev Reid (John) is the best therapist I have ever had. This is my first virtual counseling company I've used but 10 out of 10 will recommend to everyone that will listen. I look forward to my sessions, I feel respected and validated in my sessions and I always walk away with actionable steps delivered with warmth, concise but pointed questions and great observations.

Reviewed December 2021

Rev Reid is a wonderful man who is willing to meet his client where they’re at. He has lots of life experiences that he uses to relate and give wisdom from. I appreciate my time with him so much.

Reviewed November 2021

Rev. Reid is an amazing counselor. I have been with him a short time but I am 100% comfortable speaking to him as he makes it that comforting. Very easy to talk to with no judgment. Highly recommend him to anybody seeking help.

Reviewed November 2021

John has been great offering me needed advice and guidance during our sessions.

Reviewed August 2021

Rev. Reid is a great listener and offers excellent thoughts and insights because he takes the time to really get to know you. This allows him to not only offer advice specific to your needs and goals, but to offer it in a context, in a language, that you'll understand. I appreciate his patience and kindness, as well as his willingness to be a bit more strict when necessary.

Reviewed August 2021

Rev Reid husband incredibly helpful in just a few sessions. And I look forward to the sessions in the future that we will have. Honest, actionable and thorough, he's given me tools that have already helped me improve my focus!! I feel like I was at a crisis point when I met Rev Reid but now, feel hopeful about the future, in part to therapy and the advice and recommendations he provided.

Reviewed July 2021

I have only had 1 session with him and he was very informative and I do believe I have learned a couple of things about myself thanks to him

Reviewed June 2021

Thank you for lining Rev John Reid with me to assist me. I found his counselling insightful and proving to change the way I interacted with my loved ones and saw things. The tools Rev John has given me to adjust my thought process about myself and my interactions has proven to be so helpful. I feel much more in control with my life now and have a much clearer way forward in dealing with relationship situations. Thank you

Reviewed June 2021

He is very knowledgeable and comfortable. If I could work out medicare and my supplement paying for this I could continue for more months.

Reviewed June 2021

I was looking for someone who was licensed AND a Christian and he is the best of both!

Reviewed June 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rev. John Reid offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Rev. John Reid works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Rev. John Reid speak?

Rev. John Reid speaks English.

How many years of experience does Rev. John Reid have?

Rev. John Reid has 22 years of experience.

Where is Rev. John Reid licensed to practice?

Rev. John Reid is licensed to practice in North Carolina.

Does Rev. John Reid accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Rev. John Reid accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Rev. John Reid offer?

Rev. John Reid offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Rev. John Reid?

Rev. John Reid can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Rev. John Reid?

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