John "David" Reid helps people facing addictions, depression, trauma, and career stress.
01About John
John "David" Reid helps people facing addictions, depression, trauma, and career stress. He works with those dealing with post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, substance use, and issues tied to life purpose or midlife change. David is a licensed mental health counselor and a licensed professional counselor practicing in Virginia.
He brings 18 years of experience to his work. David uses plain talk and steady listening in sessions. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life.
Background and approach
He asks questions, reflects what he hears, and helps clients set concrete goals. Sessions often include practical strategies people can try between meetings. He draws from several approaches to match each person’s needs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns. Motivational Interviewing supports building motivation to change addictive behaviors. Mindfulness work helps with stress, mood shifts, and staying grounded in difficult moments.
Having served as a veteran and a first responder himself, David understands stressors tied to those experiences. He also works with men’s issues, fatherhood concerns, and people coping with isolation or seasonal mood changes. He aims to be straightforward and respectful while offering practical next steps.
Appointments can use video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. David asks for an early video session and periodic video check-ins to strengthen connection while remaining flexible about format.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701011801 · expires June 2026
- LMHC (Indiana)
- License 39002569A · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1477978252 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Methods John names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods John names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapy methods translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. In sessions the therapist reflects what he hears, asks clarifying questions, and helps clients name their goals. This approach helps people feel heard and guides practical next steps for issues like depression or life purpose.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It involves identifying patterns, testing new behaviors, and using small experiments between sessions to reduce symptoms of mood disorders or anxiety. CBT is useful for addiction-related thinking and for changing routines that keep problems in place.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation may shift over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper connection and periodic check-ins. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or extra contact between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity while matching the format to what works best for the client.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people dealing with addictions, depression, trauma and career stress, plus related areas like PTSD, mood disorders, fatherhood issues, and veteran or first responder concerns.
How does he approach therapy?
He practices a straightforward, listening-first style that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions combine reflection, goal setting, and practical exercises to try between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has 18 years of professional experience and has personal experience as a veteran and former first responder, which informs his clinical perspective.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia with license details documented as IN LMHC and VA LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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