Reed Finlayson

Reed Finlayson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho with 47 years of experience. He listens to each person's story and helps them shape a clearer idea of the future they want. Reed notices both what is hard and what is already working, then builds on strengths to address problems like anger, anxiety, or grief.

He focuses on practical steps rather than long lectures. Reed offers observations, questions, and straightforward ideas to help people notice their own solutions. He emphasizes that lasting change usually comes from what a person decides for themselves, not from being told what to do.

In sessions he asks for feedback so the work stays relevant. Clients and therapist create a plan together with clear goals and steps to reach them. Reed checks in on progress and adjusts the plan as needed.

Reed uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person's lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills when emotions feel intense. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are also part of his toolbox.

This approach suits people who want practical, skills-based help for stress, trauma, parenting struggles, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, and life transitions. Reed invites questions and aims for clear, reachable steps toward change.

How these approaches work online and in therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person's concerns and priorities. The therapist reflects what is said, asks questions, and helps the person find clarity about goals and values. This approach is helpful when someone wants to be heard and to shape their own changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, panic, depression, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds specific coping skills for managing intense emotions and improving how someone copes in stressful moments.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose approaches based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit daily life and communication style.