Dr. John Reid

Dr. John Reid is a licensed clinician with 21 years of experience who helps people managing stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. He also supports concerns related to LGBT issues, sexuality, guilt and shame, narcissism, and major life changes. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

In sessions he focuses on practical conversation and problem solving. He tailors the dialogue and any plan to the person in front of him. That means looking at what causes the upset, what keeps it going, and what small steps might reduce it.

He aims to make therapy accessible and straightforward. People can expect direct discussion about situations that matter to them and clear ideas to try between meetings. He emphasizes realistic goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Over two decades of practice have brought exposure to many presenting problems and life transitions. That background helps him notice patterns and offer options for change. He uses approaches grounded in evidence and adapts them to each person’s needs.

Dr. Reid is licensed in Illinois and Kansas and practices from Kansas. He will work with clients to identify priorities and set a pace that feels doable. If someone is ready to explore change, he supports them through each step of the process.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Dr. Reid uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common method helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression. Another approach focuses on identifying triggers for anger and developing concrete coping skills and step-by-step plans to respond differently in tense moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting methods, and pacing work to what feels manageable.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to teach skills, review progress, and assign practical tasks to practice between meetings, helping therapy fit everyday routines without promising a particular service.