Cary Brim Reid , LICSW

Cary Brim Reid is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing grief, major life changes, stress, anxiety, and women's issues. She uses practical strategies to support self-esteem, sleep problems, career questions, and coping with caregiver strain. Cary brings six years of clinical experience in Washington to her work as a LICSW. She keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused. Conversations start with what matters most to the client and move toward clear steps to feel steadier. She uses coaching-style guidance when helpful, and helps people track small changes that add up over time. Therapy draws on several approaches depending on the need. Cary uses client-centered listening to follow each person's priorities. She pairs that with cognitive-behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when anxiety or stress feels overwhelming. Cary also integrates mindfulness and Jungian ideas to deepen self-understanding and personal meaning. That mix lets her adapt work for people coping with grief, compassion fatigue, loneliness, or a sense of being stuck. The focus is practical: notice patterns, try new responses, and evaluate what works. People who reach out can expect warm, steady support aimed at building coping skills and clearer direction. Cary aims to help clients gain tools they can use between sessions and to leave therapy feeling more able to handle life's demands.

Online approaches that fit your life

Cary commonly blends client-centered therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people make practical, measurable changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities so the work reflects what matters most. Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.

She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation when stress or strong feelings get in the way of daily life. DBT skills teach ways to tolerate distress, manage intense emotions, and improve interpersonal effectiveness. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process and she works with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences.

Online formats make that collaboration flexible. Video calls are useful for a full-session conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief updates, skill coaching between sessions, or support when reaching out at irregular times. These options help fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on tangible progress.