- Grief support
- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
About Cary
Cary Brim Reid is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with six years of experience. She focuses on grief, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, career questions, and life purpose. She also lists support for LGBT concerns, sleeping problems, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
Cary works with individuals facing caregiver strain, aging and geriatric challenges, and workplace issues. She helps people talk through control problems, communication difficulties, isolation or loneliness, and smoking or vaping cessation. She names women’s issues and social anxiety as part of her practice as well.
Her approach emphasizes listening and collaboration. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical behavior changes.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, Jungian ideas to consider personal meaning, and mindfulness techniques to build present-moment awareness. Sessions blend these methods to fit what each person needs at the time.
Cary describes working with people through major life transitions such as job change, loss, or the strain of caregiving. She aims to help clients develop concrete coping strategies, improve sleep and stress management, and explore questions about purpose and next steps. Work is done in clear, stepwise conversations focused on practical outcomes and steady progress.
Therapeutic approaches and online practice
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and timing, with the therapist listening and following what matters most to the client. It helps when someone needs a steady, non-directive space to sort priorities and feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying thought patterns that link to distress and testing practical changes in behavior. It is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, stress, and career-related decision making. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and recommend which combination of methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer audio-only conversations to reduce bandwidth or to avoid being on camera, while others choose video for face-to-face interaction. Ask about available formats when you schedule to match sessions to your routine and goals.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with grief, life changes, stress, anxiety, career questions, sleeping issues, self-esteem, and life purpose among other concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She practices a collaborative, listening-first approach using client-centered methods and hands-on skills from CBT and DBT.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as a LICSW practicing in Washington.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LICSW credential and practices in Washington state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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