Hi, my name is John Reid and welcome to the BetterHelp platform. Thank you for allowing me to provide you with Professional Counseling Services and thank you for considering me as your Therapist/Counselor. The five most important personal and professional characteristics that I consider necessary for a successful Counselor are: to be a good listener, to be non-judgmental, to genuinely care about people, to be professionally trained, and to be experienced.
Yes, experience is necessary. I began Pastoring in 1968 while in college. I have pastored two churches and served as a Director of Missions for a Baptist Association of 50 churches for more than 20 years here in Western North Carolina. Afterwards, I began being a Professional Counselor for the next twenty-five years at a Counseling Agency, a Baptist Residential Cottage serving teen age boys and their families, as a Therapist with two different Mental Health agencies, as a therapist in public schools, and as a BetterHelp Counselor working with Clients in the US from the Pacific to the Atlantic and working with International Clients in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, and from Canada to Mexico in North America. I have worked with English speaking clients in Thirty-Three Countries around the world.
Yes, education is necessary. I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling in 1976 and used the Counselor training in my church work. I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2007 and recently completed a five year training program in Gestalt Therapy with Appalachian Gestalt Training Institute in Asheville, NC. I am required to do forty hours of Continuing Training every two years to maintain my Counseling License.
While education, training, and experience are important, nothing replaces a willingness and an ability to listen at a deep human level and relate one to one. I know there is a lot of stress in our lives.
Along life’s journey I have made some mistakes. Out of these experiences I have learned that everyone, no matter who you are or what station in life you are, makes mistakes. Experiencing forgiveness is important. One can recover from mistakes and move forward. And I learned not to be judgmental. I will not judge you.
All of my life experiences have taught me to genuinely care for others and the concerns they have in their lives.
I have helped many people, adults and children, with a variety of Mental Health issues included but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, various Mood Disorders, ADHD, Low Self-Esteem, Marriage and Divorce, Divorce Reaction, Blended Families, Relationship Issues, and Anger Management issues to mention a few.
My wife and I have been married for forty-nine years. We have two successful daughters and a beautiful granddaughter.
When doing Christian counseling, I use the Bible as a text but not as a weapon. I do not believe in using the Bible to beat people over the head. I believe that love in all its expressions heals.
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Sexuality
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rev. John Reid. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
There’s a quality about Rev. Reid that feels like stepping onto a quiet porch at dusk — steady, grounded, and full of ease. He carries himself with quiet dignity and genuine warmth, creating a space where you can breathe easier. In every session, he gently brings you back to what is simple and steady when life feels tangled and overwhelming. He listens fully, speaks with care, and always seems to have just the right wisdom or resource at hand. Even his voice has a calming way about it, like a steady river you can rest beside. I leave each conversation with Rev. Reid feeling lighter, steadier, and deeply grateful.
Written on Sep 04, 2025 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Rev. Reid is absolutely amazing. He is honest, no n judgemental,considerate, punctual and so more. I have tried therapy in different ways and with multiple therapists over the years and always ended up uncomfortable, feeling more alone and even more hopeless than when I started. That has changed since I started seeing Rev. Reid. I am beyond thankful for being matched with him
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Great therapist
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
He is really good understanding the situation and conflict i would recommend him
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with John for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief
My initial appointment with Rev.Reid went well. He was personable and insightful. I’m looking forward to our next session.
Written on Jun 18, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I had a very positive experience during my therapy session with Rev. Reid. His empathy and listening skills made me feel truly understood and supported. The guidance provided was insightful and helped me gain a new perspective on my challenges. I left the session feeling more at ease and with valuable insights to work on. I highly recommend Rev. Reid for his compassionate and effective therapy approach.
Written on Jun 11, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Therapy with Rev. Reid has been very beneficial to me and my healing.
Written on Feb 18, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Rev. Reid is a strong active listener and has many years of experience to relate to your situations. He offers strong un-biased feedback that is challenges you to think differently about situations you are in.
Written on Feb 16, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Rev. Reid has been my therapist since 6/8/22. He is a great listener, communicator, is not judgmental, and extremely knowledgeable and professional in his field of expertise in dealing with Mental Health!!! Totally recommend him to anyone dealing with Mental Health Issues!
Written on Nov 30, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
I've had the pleasure of working with Rev John Reid. He has been very thoughtful and helpful with a loss I am trying to work through and live with. He has kindly offered advice and resources to help me navigate this rough stretch and I am grateful for his expertise.
Sincerely,
BB
Written on May 05, 2023 after therapy with John for 3 weeks
Rev. Reid is first and foremost a great listener! I consider this the most important quality! I believe he is sincere in his desire to help people and admire his accomplishments in life, respecting him as my elder! I also think his divulgement of life experience is appropriate and relevant!
Written on Apr 26, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Dr Reid is a Godly therapist, great listener & very helpful - just what I needed
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with John for 4 months
Great listener
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Very helpful, I am very thankful.
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 months
John has been such a great help for me through a difficult time in my life. He was understanding, thought provoking, and honest in his approach to help me with my issues.
I would highly recommend John to anyone that is looking a solid therapist that has a wealth of knowledge in his field.
John thank you so much for your help, I wish you nothing but the best and I will miss our conversations.
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Wonderful support from Rev. Reid. He is very open, a great listener and I felt very heard and as though he could relate to the struggles I’m working through. He was incredibly helpful and I would recommend him to anyone.
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Highly recommend
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with John for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Dr. Reid is an amazing listener with a wealth of life experiences to share. I love how he is able to have organic conversations, and how he can use anecdotal approaches to relate to emotional & relational issues that I need help or wisdom in.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, coaching, and adhd
He is very easy to talk with and very experienced. Very glad I got him.
Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning parenting issues
Rev. Reid has a way of communication that makes you very comfortable talking to him and it makes trust him very quickly. He is very professional with his work and he always listens to me and understands what i'm saying or trying to say. I just feel very relieved after every session with him .
The thing i love the most about him is that sometimes i feel like i need to vent or talk to someone during the day and whenever i send him a message, he always replied back to me and he talks to me until i feel better . Not to forget that i love the worksheets he sends me ! He makes our sessions fun and i learn alot of him .
Thank you very much john !
Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
John is an excellent sounding board and a comforting person to speak with
Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
He's very empathetic and interactive. Quick to respond. He's a no-nonsense kind of guy, very non-judgmental, and good for veterans. I look forward to every interaction.
Written on Aug 14, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and bipolar disorder
He is great!!
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Rev Reid truly has the heart and passion in helping people. He was instrumental in walking me through my bitterness & anxiety. He listened well and without telling me what to do, he guided me into realizing the core issue and also equipped me with tools to be better. His sharing was also pertinent which showed that he truly understood my circumstances without any judgement. I felt heard, loved and encouraged. I'm so thankful I connected with Rev Reid !
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I began seeing a therapist by age 11 and continued to see a new person off and on as I grew up. I have never found someone that I felt I could connect with and receive much help from. At the beginning of this year my wife encouraged me to seek out therapy again, give it another shot, it could be different now! I was not exstatic to research who to find locally, read about their accomplishments and end up being disappointed again when I simply arrive and feel as if I am speaking to a wall.
That is until I looked into betterhelp and was connected with John. John has been everything you would not think a therapist would be. He is honest, wise and very educational. John has helped me reach my goals in controlling my anger and anxiety so much faster than nearly 12 years of therapy, this was all done within 6 months. I cannot say enough great thinks about John and I would STRONGLY recommend him to anyone. He will listen to you and give you some of the best advice, it does not feel as if you are speaking to someone who does not care about your problems. For so long I felt like therapy was just a money pit where I would throw hundreds of dollars down a drain and not see any positive outcomes.
Since my time with John I have turned my marriage around, my work and my life. Thank you John for everything you have done and for the lessons I plan on continuing to work on the rest of my life.
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with John for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, and anger management
Where to start with military being a huge thing for me it’s helping me a lot with everything going on and his knowledge is great on military side for me and helps a lot better than what I have felt with in past. I was skeptical trying therapy again due to past experiences but he’s really have me different pov and I look forward to more sessions!
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I spent several months working with John after a series of extremely stressful situations had left me mentally and emotionally drained. Through our sessions, John was able to pinpoint the things that were behind my stress (failure to set appropriate boundaries with family and work, negative self-perception due to past trauma). He also helped me to move past the things that were impacting my view of myself, stand up for myself in situations where I was being taken advantage of, and set appropriate boundaries in a firm but reasonable way. His help was absolutely key in moving past a very difficult time in my life, and if I need therapy again, I will absolutely not hesitate to seek John out.
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 months
Rev. Reid has been great so far, looking forward to more sessions.
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
He listens to me and helps me through my negative thoughts turning them into positive thoughts
Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with John for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Great listener and offers many helpful resources and coping techniques
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
I first came to BetterHelp after getting a promotion at work and knowing that I needed to make some personal strides to be successful. I was matched with Rev. Reid and after our first few sessions I already felt welcomed, appreciated, and heard. John is a truly Wonderful man. He knows how to relate well with stories and personal experiences, and is very detailed in his care for his clients. Working with him has been like working with my best friend. I could not have made the strides I have so quickly without him!
I went from being single, angry, and unable to communicate my feelings, to falling in love with a wonderful person and being in a long term relationship. I’m happier, and have many coping tools to use when I need them. Thank you, John!
Written on Mar 13, 2022 after therapy with John for 9 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
A wonderful listener and just easy to talk to about anything. Really has gotten me to slowly start thinking positively.
Written on Mar 09, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I have been doing weekly sessions with John for a couple of months now. He is the first and only therapist I've ever had. I feel incredibly lucky that I've been able to work with him. He has taught me many things in a short period of time that I've been able to apply to my own daily life and make positive changes in my thinking. If you share a thought or experience that you've had with him, he will find a way to relate to you and help you more clearly articulate how to process or proceed with something. It's been a very enjoyable experience and I always look forward to our next session.
Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Rev Reid (John) is an amazing therapist. After just a few sessions we were able to work through my concerns and I was able to get back to a fuller life. This is the first type of counselling I've ever done and I couldn't have hoped for anyone better than John. He has a lot of life experiences that he is able to share that helped me greatly. I appreciate all the support he has given me.
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Rev Reid (John) is the best therapist I have ever had. This is my first virtual counseling company I've used but 10 out of 10 will recommend to everyone that will listen. I look forward to my sessions, I feel respected and validated in my sessions and I always walk away with actionable steps delivered with warmth, concise but pointed questions and great observations.
Written on Dec 01, 2021 after therapy with John for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rev. Reid is an amazing counselor. I have been with him a short time but I am 100% comfortable speaking to him as he makes it that comforting. Very easy to talk to with no judgment. Highly recommend him to anybody seeking help.
Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
John has been great offering me needed advice and guidance during our sessions.
Written on Aug 22, 2021 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Rev. Reid is a great listener and offers excellent thoughts and insights because he takes the time to really get to know you. This allows him to not only offer advice specific to your needs and goals, but to offer it in a context, in a language, that you'll understand. I appreciate his patience and kindness, as well as his willingness to be a bit more strict when necessary.
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
I have only had 1 session with him and he was very informative and I do believe I have learned a couple of things about myself thanks to him
Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Thank you for lining Rev John Reid with me to assist me. I found his counselling insightful and proving to change the way I interacted with my loved ones and saw things. The tools Rev John has given me to adjust my thought process about myself and my interactions has proven to be so helpful. I feel much more in control with my life now and have a much clearer way forward in dealing with relationship situations. Thank you
Written on Jun 09, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
He is very knowledgeable and comfortable. If I could work out medicare and my supplement paying for this I could continue for more months.
Written on Jun 08, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I was looking for someone who was licensed AND a Christian and he is the best of both!
Written on Jun 05, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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