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Cary Brim Reid

Cary Brim Reid, LICSW

Therapist in Washington

Support for life change and self worth

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6 years of experience listed

LICSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Grief and loss support
  • Stress and anxiety help
  • Self esteem focus

About Cary

Cary Brim Reid is a licensed clinical social worker in Washington who helps people dealing with grief, stress, anxiety, and low self esteem. She supports those facing life changes, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Cary draws on practical strategies and steady listening to guide people toward clearer next steps.

With six years of experience as an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), she blends client-centered conversation with structured tools. Sessions focus on making sense of difficult emotions, finding small, doable changes, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. Cary uses plain language and concrete exercises rather than clinical jargon.

Her work includes addressing caregiver strain, isolation, sleep disruption, and questions about life purpose. Clients also bring workplace stress, communication challenges, and issues related to identity and relationships. She offers coaching-style support as well as traditional therapy techniques to meet different goals.

In session Cary mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors. She also integrates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Jungian ideas when they fit the client’s needs. The tone is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness.

People looking to strengthen self-esteem or manage a recent loss will find straightforward tools and reflective conversation. Cary encourages small experiments between sessions and practical steps toward more steady daily functioning. She works in English and accepts international clients.

How Cary’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s pace. It helps when someone needs empathy, reflection, and a space to sort through feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses straightforward exercises to change unhelpful cycles; it is often used for anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and self esteem work. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cary will discuss goals and try methods together to see what helps. She adjusts techniques based on what the client reports and what actually makes day-to-day life easier.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, use shorter check-ins, or choose audio-only conversations if video is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, mindfulness, and DBT skills to work well over distance while focusing on real-life changes and practice between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cary work with?

She helps people with grief, stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, self esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and practical. Sessions combine listening with hands-on strategies and small experiments to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Cary has six years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of life transition and stress-related concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds the LICSW credential and practices in Washington as listed by her profile.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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