- Addictions help
- Trauma care
- Veteran perspective
About John
John "David" Reid helps people dealing with addictions, depression, trauma, and career strain. He also supports those coping with natural or human-caused disaster, first responder issues, veteran concerns, and struggles like isolation or a midlife crisis. David uses plain talk and steady attention to make it easier to start difficult conversations.
David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. He has 18 years of experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. He draws on his background as a veteran and former first responder to understand stressful life events and repeated exposure to trauma.
In sessions he focuses on what each person needs right now. He listens first and then offers tools from approaches like cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. He asks clients to try a video session early on so he can get a clearer sense of how to help.
Conversations are practical and goal oriented. David helps people set small, doable steps and checks progress along the way. He aims to make therapy feel like a collaborative effort rather than a lecture.
People who work with him typically talk about things like rebuilding routine after a crisis, managing cravings and mood, handling stress from demanding jobs, and finding a clearer sense of purpose. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist creates space for the person to speak and helps them find their own solutions, which works well when someone needs support after a disaster or during recovery from addiction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at specific thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills to change them. This approach can help with mood problems, cravings, and post-traumatic stress by giving concrete steps to practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods together to see what fits best. The process is collaborative and adjusts as needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, having shorter check-ins when needed, or avoiding travel time. Ask about available session types when you complete the questionnaire so you can plan what works best for your routine.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Virginia, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, and career-related stress. He also focuses on areas such as coping with disasters, first responder and veteran issues, and loneliness.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He listens first, then offers practical tools and short-term goals tailored to each person.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 18 years of clinical experience. His background includes work with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns and service as a veteran and former first responder.
What credentials and region does he hold?
He is listed as an LMHC and an LPC, with licensure noted in Indiana for LMHC and Virginia for LPC. He practices in Virginia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.