Cary Brim Reid, LICSW

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Practical support for life change and grief

Details

Name	Cary Brim Reid
Credentials	LICSW
Based in	Washington
Licensed in	Washington
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	6

About Cary

Cary Brim Reid is a licensed social worker who helps people facing grief, life changes, stress, and anxiety. She uses practical conversations to help clients make sense of difficult moments and find steady next steps. She offers a calm, affirming presence in sessions and focuses on the person's story rather than labels.

Cary listens for patterns that shape how someone sees themselves and then helps shift those patterns into more helpful directions.

Background and approach

Sessions often include clear, short-term goals and strategies that can be practiced between meetings. Her work draws on Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to center the client's own experience. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when helpful for managing intense feelings or changing unhelpful habits.

Cary adapts her approach to the needs and pace of each person she meets. With six years of clinical experience as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW, she has supported people through caregiver stress, career concerns, sleep problems, identity questions, and compassion fatigue. Her background makes her comfortable addressing both everyday worries and more layered life transitions.

Cary offers sessions in English and is based in Washington. Conversations are aimed at making daily life feel more manageable and purposeful, with practical steps to try between sessions.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Grief, Coping with life changes, Coaching among the things Cary works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Cary among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Cary among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Cary among the ways she works.
Jungian Therapy: Listed by Cary among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Cary among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Cary among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cary among the ways she works.
Somatic Therapy: Listed by Cary among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cary among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Cary directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Cary directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Cary’s Approaches Work Online

She often draws on Narrative Therapy, which focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and helps separate problems from identity so new options can emerge. Narrative work can be useful for grief, role changes, and finding purpose.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a trusting space where the person's concerns lead the work; this approach emphasizes empathy and listening and helps people feel heard while they sort things out. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when clients want clear tools to change unhelpful thinking or behavior, such as for anxiety, sleep issues, or smoking cessation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cary will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, pace, and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor sessions and adjust techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a conversation similar to an in-person visit. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are practical for brief coaching, ongoing check-ins, or fitting therapy into a busy schedule. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other demands.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Cary help with?

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

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and collaborative, focusing on personal stories and practical steps. Sessions emphasize listening and working toward small, achievable changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Cary has six years of experience as a clinician working with people facing transitions and caregiver stress.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW, licensed in Washington under WA LICSW LW and practices from Washington.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for them.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working with Cary?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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