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Reed Finlayson

ID LPC LPC-7884
Credentials
ID LPC LPC-7884
NPI Number
1902271901
Location
Idaho
Languages
English
Reed Finlayson

Accepting new clients

47 years experience
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About Reed Finlayson

I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Idaho and have been proving therapy to adults, families and children for over 48 years.
My approach is to listen to the client’s story and help them define what they would like their future story to be. I am interested in not only what is not going well in your life but also what is going well and why you think that is so. I believe in using what works to overcome what does not. Most people have not come this far in life without a good number of skills and abilities that have worked for them. My task is to help you discover what those skills are and then help you use those skills to overcome the challenges you are having.

I present ideas and observations and most importantly questions for you to consider. I do not see change happening as a result of what I tell you but rather it comes from what you ultimately tell yourself. I have come to believe that our lack of progress is due to either not knowing what we want or only wanting to do what we know.

I encourage questions about the process of our time together and ask for feedback to assess what you feel was helpful and what was not. It is important to me that you feel you are making progress toward what you want to have different in your current situation. We will develop a plan together so that we are both clear about what direction you want to go and what your life will be like when you accomplish your treatment goals.

Licenses

LPC
LPC-7884

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Mr. Finlayson is a kind individual with a wealth of knowledge and information that has been crucial in guiding me on the path of growth I have currently chosen to navigate. He meets me where I am at at the moment and listens intently. He encourages movement beyond my comfort zone to reach new growth and is always prepared with sound advice. I love his approach of using the Wise Mind and moving away from negative talk.”

“Reed is really good at setting up a good environment for therapy. I have done various forms of therapy for years, but this has been the first in a couples setting. I think that he is good at addressing both of our concerns and desires.”

“He was very Profesional and he was patient he took the time to make sure I was calm so it was easier for us to communicate and understand one another”

“Reed has been very supportive in my journey of mental healing and recognizing my ability to become a better father, husband and overall a better man to the ones I love and care about!”

“Reed is a consummate professional. He listened closely to us, reflected our ideas to ensure understanding, and asked questions to both help us dig deeper and to challenge us to grow. I would highly recommend Reed to anyone looking to improve their relationship!”

“Reid has been straightforward and honest with me and. has kept me True to myself”

“Life changing assistance! So many things are improving in my thinking and relationships both personal and professional! Thankful to be introduced to Reed”

“Meeting with Reed provided my husband and I with a safe space to process and understand the aftermath of a tough season of life. We especially appreciated how much he valued listening to us and letting us share. His insight was so useful, and he provided us with tools to move forward. We always felt heard and validated. We highly recommend him for counseling for any reason. His experience, kindness, and compassion makes him a wonderful counselor.”

“Reed is great! He listens and helps me reframe the issues at hand. He supports me, but is also willing to push me to think about things differently and offers up helpful advice and practices to implement.”

“I’ve only had 3 sessions with him but I’m already pretty comfortable talking to him about my issues. Which for me is hard so it’s good that I already feel we are headed in the right direction.”

“Very professional and knowledgeable. A real help.”

“Reed F. has been incredibly kind, professional, and helpful. He immediately tuned into my concerns, needs, and has been fluid in developing a plan to utilize his training and experience to help me grow, improve, and make the necessary changes to move forward. He is an excellent clinician, yet I am even more happy with his kindness, willingness to listen, and genuine care he demonstrates to see me improve. Thank You,”

“Reed is awesome at just letting you talk and listening to your needs. He asks the questions that I need to be asked, and gives me the guidance I need to heal. He’s a great therapist!”

“Caring and genuine support staff”

“I have found Reed to be very helpful. He listens well and has ways to help one understand why we sometimes do things. He also helps one to find ways to change behavior that hurt one.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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