- Client-Centered
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About John
John "David" Reid is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 18 years of experience. He works with people facing addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, and career uncertainty. David also lists life purpose among his focus areas and often helps people who feel stuck after major life changes.
David draws on practical, straightforward methods in sessions. He listens first, then helps people name the problem and test small changes. He uses Client-Centered techniques to follow a person's concerns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and Motivational Interviewing to build motivation for change.
Because of his background as a veteran and former first responder, David understands issues that can come from service, shift work, and exposure to traumatic events. He has extensive experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, and he supports people coping with isolation, fatherhood pressures, midlife shifts, and seasonal mood changes.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. David often asks for at least occasional video meetings early in the work together to strengthen connection and track progress. He encourages practical steps between sessions and revisits goals regularly to see what is working.
People who reach out can expect a direct, respectful approach that focuses on clear next steps rather than vague reassurance. David helps identify small experiments, clarify values around life purpose, and develop skills that fit everyday life.
How his approaches translate to online work
David uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to each person and to build on their own priorities. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and shaping sessions around the client's concerns, which can work well over video or other remote formats when connection is maintained.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to try concrete, small experiments between sessions. CBT helps with mood issues, addictive behaviors, and trauma-related symptoms by breaking problems into manageable steps that can be practiced between meetings.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel unsure about change by exploring ambivalence and highlighting personal reasons to act. It pairs naturally with goal-focused planning and can make short check-ins feel productive when momentum is low.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He works collaboratively to choose approaches that fit a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, and he revisits those choices as work proceeds.
Session formats are not listed explicitly here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when regular meetings are helpful. David typically asks for at least occasional video sessions early on to strengthen connection and to track progress over time.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He focuses on addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, and career concerns. Additional areas include life purpose, fatherhood issues, first responder and veteran issues, and substance use recovery.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses a practical, conversational style that names problems, tests small changes, and measures progress. Techniques include client-centered listening, CBT for thoughts and behaviors, and motivational interviewing to build momentum.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 18 years of professional experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns and with people affected by trauma and service roles.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia with professional licensure noted as IN LMHC and VA LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.