Cary Brim Reid, LICSW

Cary Brim Reid is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigating grief, stress, anxiety, and major life changes. She also supports concerns such as compassion fatigue, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and career questions. Cary presents a calm, straightforward approach that aims to make sessions practical and focused on today’s problems.

Cary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Jungian therapy, and mindfulness practices in her work. She blends talk-based reflection with hands-on strategies so people leave with things they can try between sessions. Conversations tend to focus on clear goals, coping skills, and small steps toward change.

With six years of clinical experience and the LICSW credential, Cary draws on a variety of methods to match what each person needs. She pays attention to everyday pressures like workplace stress, caregiving load, and social anxiety. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and increase confidence over time.

Cary offers a supportive space to talk through difficult emotions, find direction, and plan next steps. She encourages practical tools for managing mood, improving sleep, and quitting smoking or vaping when that is a goal. The tone is collaborative and respectful, with attention to what works in daily life.

People who reach out can expect clear communication about goals and a focus on skills that matter. Cary emphasizes steady progress through short, manageable changes rather than quick fixes.

Approaches and online therapy that fit your life

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is a hands-on approach that looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage stress. It often involves setting small goals and practicing specific techniques between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s own perspective. The therapist listens deeply and helps people clarify values and choices so they can make decisions that feel right for them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication and coping when stress feels overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may draw from more than one approach as progress is made.

Online therapy with this clinician uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make sessions fit into busy lives. Video helps recreate a face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone calls can be lower bandwidth and easier to schedule. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or ongoing encouragement between scheduled sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, caregiving, or travel.