Reed Finlayson is a licensed professional counselor in Idaho with 47 years of clinical experience.
01About Reed
Reed Finlayson is a licensed professional counselor in Idaho with 47 years of clinical experience. He begins by listening to each person's story and helps them picture a different future. Reed focuses on practical steps people can use, drawing on strengths they already have.
He invites questions and feedback throughout the process. Reed pays attention to both what is going wrong and what is going right in a person's life.
Background and approach
He helps identify skills that have worked in the past and shows how to apply them to current problems. That approach can help with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, and grief. Sessions are collaborative.
Reed shares observations and asks questions meant to prompt new thinking. He does not position change as something he hands over, but as something clients discover and claim for themselves. Practical planning is part of the work.
Reed and the client develop clear goals and a step-by-step plan to reach them. He checks in on progress and adjusts the plan based on client feedback. Reed uses familiar talk therapy methods alongside structured techniques.
He draws from client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior concepts, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match the work to the person's needs.
02Credentials
- LPC (Idaho)
- License LPC-7884 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1902271901 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Reed lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Reed names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Reed 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
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building on the client's strengths. It involves open conversation, reflection, and collaborative goal setting to help with stress, life transitions, and relationship problems.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It includes practical exercises and skill-building to manage anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and unhelpful thinking patterns.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches specific coping skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can help people facing intense emotions, anger, or relationship conflict.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Reed will work together with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That collaborative planning helps set clear steps and realistic expectations for progress.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversations. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit during a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or when writing is easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around busy schedules.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Reed address?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction, plus relationship and family problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He listens first, then asks questions and offers observations to prompt new thinking. Sessions emphasize practical steps and client strengths.
How long has he been practicing?
Reed brings 47 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of life and mental health concerns.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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