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John "David" Reid

John "David" Reid

LMHC, LPC

Virginia

Practical, respectful help for addiction and trauma

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
License
LPC, Virginia / 0701011801; LMHC, Indiana / 39002569A
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
Virginia

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    • Addictions support
    • Trauma-informed care
    • Goal-focused work

    About John

    John "David" Reid helps people facing addictions, depression, trauma, and career challenges. He also supports people dealing with post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, seasonal affective disorder, isolation, and life-purpose questions. David is a licensed mental health counselor and a licensed professional counselor with 18 years of experience. He prefers to be called David and works from Virginia.

    David draws on straightforward, respectful conversation to guide change. He believes each person knows themselves best, and he listens first. Sessions focus on small, practical steps and clearer choices rather than long lectures or jargon.

    His work often combines Motivational Interviewing with cognitive behavioral and client-centered ideas. That means he helps people weigh their options, notice patterns in thought and behavior, and set realistic goals they feel ready to try. He also brings mindfulness and solution-focused tools to help calm stress and find immediate, usable strategies.

    As a veteran and former first responder, David brings personal experience of service roles to his work with people from similar backgrounds. He has extensive experience with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns, and with issues that can follow disasters or trauma.

    David encourages regular video contact early in treatment so the two of you can connect visually at least occasionally. He asks clients to join a video session early on and periodically after that to support rapport and momentum.

  2. How David uses therapy approaches in online sessions

    David combines Motivational Interviewing with client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas to support change. Motivational Interviewing helps people explore ambivalence and find their own reasons to change, which can be helpful for addictions and substance use concerns. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and in charge of their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and helps develop practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right mix is collaborative. David will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked before. Together you will decide which approaches to try and revisit that choice as progress unfolds.

    The profile notes a preference for video contact and asks that clients join a video session early in the work and periodically afterward. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around work or caregiving responsibilities.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsDepression

    Also works with

    Trauma and abuseCareer difficulties

    Additional focus areas

    Coping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    18+ years

    Listed in

    Virginia, Indiana

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    David works with addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, and career concerns. He also focuses on issues like post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, isolation, men's issues, and challenges tied to service roles.

    What is his therapeutic style?

    He uses a direct, listening-first style that centers the person's goals. Sessions emphasize practical steps, clear choices, and collaborative planning.

    How much experience does he have?

    David has 18 years of professional experience, including work with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The biography emphasizes occasional video sessions and requests a video meeting early and periodically; confirm current session options before booking.

    How does payment work and what does it cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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