Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Ayinde Reid

Therapist profile

Ayinde Reid, LCSW

Florida

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships

Continue with Ayinde

Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW12105
  • NPI1639587769
  • Experience15 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationFlorida

About

  • CBT techniques
  • Emotion work
  • Trauma processing

About Ayinde

Ayinde Reid is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 15 years of professional experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He also addresses anger, grief, addiction, parenting concerns, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes.

Reid frames clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on practical steps that build on existing strengths. Sessions aim to identify what triggers strong reactions and to develop clearer ways to respond. He talks through patterns, offers concrete tools, and helps people practice different responses outside of sessions.

He uses approachable methods to address both thoughts and emotions. That includes conversational, goal-oriented work and methods that look at how past experiences shape present feelings. He also applies strategies to manage intense memories when trauma is involved.

In therapy with Reid, people can expect a mix of exploring emotions and practicing skills. For example, someone who snaps at loved ones might learn how to notice early signs of anger and try short exercises to interrupt the cycle. Work can focus on immediate coping skills as well as longer-term relationship repair or personal growth.

Sessions are described as collaborative and practical. Reid helps clients set realistic steps and evaluates progress along the way. For international clients and people outside Florida, language support is offered in English and next steps are discussed during intake.

How sessions work

Approaches used in online sessions

Ayinde Reid uses a mix of client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to address immediate problems and long-standing patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and focuses on what matters most to them, helping clarify goals and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thought and behavior patterns, offering concrete exercises to reduce anxiety, anger, and unhelpful reactions.

He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) ideas to map out important relationship dynamics and to practice expressing needs more clearly. EFT-style work can help when anger or disconnection shows up between partners or within close relationships. When trauma is part of the picture, elements of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are used to address distressing memories and reduce their hold on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Reid will discuss options and collaborate with each client to pick methods that fit their goals and comfort level. That process often combines short-term skills for managing strong reactions with deeper work on relationship patterns or past trauma.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like CBT worksheets, emotion-focused exercises, and trauma processing to an online setting while working with each client’s pace and preferences.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, parenting matters, grief, career stress, bipolar, ADHD, and related life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is client-centered and practical. He combines talking through emotions with skill-building and goal setting.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 15 years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, and practices from Florida.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

Back to all therapists

Ayinde Reid

Continue with Ayinde