Joyce Clark Reid, LCMHC
Therapist guiding families through change and resilience
- Family and relationship support
- Trauma informed care
- Skills for daily life
About Joyce Clark Reid
Joyce Clark Reid began her career as an elementary school teacher and discovered early on that many learning challenges were rooted in relationship struggles at home and at school. She observed how noncompliance, anger, anxiety, and depression could interfere with a child’s academic progress when underlying emotional or relational needs were not addressed. Those observations inspired a transition into counseling so she could better support children, parents, and families in overcoming barriers to learning and well-being.
Over time she expanded her clinical skills to work with adults and families facing a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, and ADHD. She emphasizes practical strategies and emotional insight to help people adapt to life changes, build resilience, and pursue personal and relational goals. Joyce holds the LCMHC credential - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - reflecting her training to provide therapeutic care.
In her approach clients are guided to recognize their strengths, learn ways to avoid or manage recurring problems, and develop the skills needed to meet goals and view life more positively. She places particular value on healthy relationships and on helping people become more capable, productive, and resilient in the face of deep-seated issues. Joyce considers it a privilege to share what she has learned and to assist individuals and families as they work toward meaningful change.
Over time she expanded her clinical skills to work with adults and families facing a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, and ADHD. She emphasizes practical strategies and emotional insight to help people adapt to life changes, build resilience, and pursue personal and relational goals. Joyce holds the LCMHC credential - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - reflecting her training to provide therapeutic care.
In her approach clients are guided to recognize their strengths, learn ways to avoid or manage recurring problems, and develop the skills needed to meet goals and view life more positively. She places particular value on healthy relationships and on helping people become more capable, productive, and resilient in the face of deep-seated issues. Joyce considers it a privilege to share what she has learned and to assist individuals and families as they work toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joyce Clark Reid have?
Joyce Clark Reid has 30 years of experience.
Is Joyce Clark Reid a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCMHC credential. License details: NC LCMHC 3317.
In which languages does Joyce Clark Reid provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Joyce Clark Reid located?
She is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Joyce Clark Reid as my therapist?
You can work with Joyce Clark Reid through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joyce Clark Reid work with international clients?
Joyce Clark Reid does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joyce Clark Reid cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
In Joyce Clark Reid's practice Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps clients understand emotional bonds and work toward more secure, connected relationships, which is useful for family, attachment, and intimacy-related issues. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and goals - the therapist provides empathy and support while clients explore values, build self-esteem, and make choices that fit their lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and improve coping with life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joyce collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts direction as people progress. This collaborative process ensures therapy aligns with what matters most to the client.
Online therapy makes these approaches more accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for flexible scheduling, continuity of care across distances, and multiple ways to engage so clients can pick the format that best supports their participation and comfort.