About me
Hi, my name is John Reid. 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 was ordained as a Pastor 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. Afterwards, I began being a professional Counselor for the next twenty-six years at a Counseling Agency, a Baptist Residential Cottage serving teen age boys and their families, as a Therapist for two different Mental Health agencies, as a Therapist in the public schools, and as a BetterHelp Counselor serving Clients in the US from the Pacific to the Atlantic and International Clients in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, and in North America from Canada to Mexico.
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.
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. And I learned not to be judgmental.
All of my life experiences have taught me to genuinely care for others and the concerns they have in their lives.
My wife and I have been married for forty-eight years. We have two successful daughters and a beautiful granddaughter.
I have done Marriage Counseling dealing with a variety of issues including but not limited to: intimacy issues, communication issues, budget and financing, how to fight fair, conflict issues, Divorce and Divorce Recovery. A successful marriage requires at least four requirements: the ability and willingness to listen, show mutual respect, show patience and forgive each other.
Best to you,
John Reid, LCMHC
Specialties
- Relationships
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem, Motivation
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 , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Years of Experience: 22
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
NC LCMHC 6678
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rev. John Reid. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
He was just what we needed.
Rev. Reid is kind, practical and enjoyable to work with. My partner and I have been able to make very useful changes with his guidance. I highly recommend Rev. Reid and look forward to our continued work together in the future.
Very positive experience with Rev. Reid
Great communicator
He’s amazing! Listens and know how to give unbiased advice.
He is a compassionate, neutral party who takes time to listen to you, to Provo proper advice, and to help put together your thoughts and ideas in a way that better reflects your point of view.
Rev. Reid was honest and of great support.