Dr. John Reid, LCP

Dr. John Reid is a licensed clinician with 21 years of professional experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life changes. He practices in Kansas and holds clinical licensure that authorizes him to provide psychotherapy. Dr. Reid brings a calm, respectful, and sensitive approach to care, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs and goals of each client.

He has particular experience working with LGBT-related concerns as well as issues around guilt, shame, sexuality, and patterns of narcissistic behavior. His work emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside exploration of underlying thoughts and emotions so clients can move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Dr. Reid views the decision to begin therapy as a courageous first step, and he frames his role as supportive and empowering. He aims to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship in which clients feel heard, respected, and guided toward meaningful change using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. His practice focuses on individualized care that meets people where they are and helps them build the skills needed for lasting progress.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Dr. John Reid uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach he applies involves examining patterns of thoughts and behaviors to identify unhelpful cycles and develop alternative ways of responding; this helps with anxiety, depression, and stressful thinking. Another strand of work emphasizes skills-based coping strategies such as emotion regulation, stress management, and problem-solving to reduce intensity of strong emotions and improve daily functioning; these skills are useful for anger, life transitions, and coping with relationship or identity-related stress.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Reid works with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and then adjusts techniques so the therapy aligns with each person’s circumstances and pace.

Online therapy with Dr. Reid is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients greater flexibility to fit sessions into busy lives. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent support from a licensed professional without the need for travel, and to continue work on skills and goals across different settings.