The counselor behind the practice
About Josh Reed, LPCC-S
Why Freedom in Christ
Professional counseling. Your faith taken seriously.
While working in counseling agencies, I kept meeting Christian men and women who wanted their faith to inform their counseling. Too often, the guidance they received conflicted with the beliefs they held.
I built Freedom in Christ Counseling so clients could receive professional care without setting their Christian faith aside. Here, a distinctly biblical worldview and sound clinical counseling belong in the same conversation.
I’m also active in Christian ministry and community leadership. I understand the pressures that husbands, fathers, and ministry leaders carry, including the pressure to keep everything together for the people who depend on you.
My approach to counseling is grounded in the belief that lasting growth involves both clinical insight and the truth of God’s Word. I strive to provide a compassionate, professional setting where you can address life’s challenges, strengthen your faith, and pursue meaningful change. It would be a privilege to support you in that process.
Clinical foundation
Credentials and Care
Ohio Licensure
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervision designation (LPCC-S), State of Ohio.
Counseling Since 2014
A licensed professional counselor since 2014.
Clinical Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and psychodynamic counseling.
In Person and Telehealth
Men in Dayton or by telehealth anywhere in Ohio. Couples in person only.
Our work together
How I Work
Our sessions center on practical tools, honest conversations, personal responsibility, and the hope and freedom found in Christ.
We work toward moving beyond simply managing symptoms. Using clinical methods like CBT, EMDR, and psychodynamic counseling, we can look at the patterns and beliefs beneath the reactions, choices, and relationships you want to understand.
Who I work with
Christian Men and Couples
I work with Christian men age 18 and up who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and are ready to honestly confront their emotional, relational, behavioral, or spiritual struggles.
I also work with couples dealing with communication breakdowns, conflict, emotional disconnection, or broken trust. Couples counseling happens in person at the Dayton office.
The hope behind the name
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
John 8:36
Time for Your Concerns
A session lasts 55 minutes, with appointments weekly or every other week. We talk about what brought you in, the changes you want to work toward, and the practical tools you can use between conversations.
Insurance and private pay are available. During the free 15-minute consultation, we discuss fees and check how your plan may apply before your first appointment.
Insurance and PaymentYour Questions
Questions Before You Begin
What concerns can I bring to Josh?
Men can discuss anxiety, anger, pornography use, depression, grief, or questions of identity. Couples can address recurring conflict, emotional distance, and betrayal.
Can my faith be part of our conversations?
Yes. Josh built the practice to take Christian beliefs seriously within licensed counseling. Prayer and scripture can be included according to your preferences.
Ready when you are.
Call for a free 15-minute consultation and see whether working together makes sense.