“From a parent’s perspective, Gerald Reid is a kind, understanding, and compassionate therapist. He was able to hold a very safe space for my two boys during a challenging time through family divorce. Gerald always kept healthy boundaries and was able to maintain professionalism at all times.  At a critical time in my children’s lives, he was a positive and honest adult who helped them navigate the challenges of divorce.  Forever grateful to Gerald!”

“Dr. Reid has a wise and sensitive approach, he chooses his words carefully inviting you to be present in a unified  collaboration that is mindful and challenging; silence and stillness are welcome amidst a chaotic mind or grieving heart. The work is hard and partnership is strong right from the start.”

“We first reached out to Dr. Reid when our son was struggling with anxiety and depression related to school and sports. From the start, he created a space where our son felt safe, understood, and never judged. He gave him practical tools to manage anxious thoughts, handle pressure, and rebuild confidence in himself. Through his guidance, our son learned how to face challenges instead of avoiding them. What impressed me most was his ability to connect in a way that felt natural and genuine, not clinical or forced. Over time, we watched our son grow from an overwhelmed child into a resilient and self-aware young man. He helped him not only survive difficult seasons but truly mature and find his footing again. Our son still checks in with him today, years later, because that relationship means so much to him. As a mother, I am deeply grateful for the patience, wisdom, and consistency he has offered our family. I would encourage any parent who is worried about their child’s emotional well-being to reach out, because his support can truly change a young person’s life.”

“Working with Dr. Reid over the past year has been incredibly valuable for my child as a student-athlete. His calm, supportive approach helped our son strengthen his mental game in competitive sports while also giving him tools to manage school stress and everyday challenges. Dr. Reid has a wonderful ability to listen without judgment, help my son understand the root of his feelings, and guide them toward practical strategies he can use. We’ve seen meaningful growth in confidence, resilience, and overall well-being. We’re very grateful for the positive impact this work has had.”

“I have worked with Dr. Reid the past few years and it has really been a great experience. He has helped grow my confidence and handle pressure better. Dr. Reid is easy to talk to and has given me tools to help me perform my best. I would recommend him to any athlete looking to get stronger mentally.”

“Talking with Dr Reid allows me to fully acknowledge how I’m feeling about a certain thing going on in life and also helps to get things off of my chest. Having everything written down near the end of each session helps to put everything into perspective. It gives me the room to go through whatever I’m feeling rationally and articulate it in whatever way I need to.”

“Dr Reid has shown the utmost care with working with my child/myself for the past 5 + years and now in college.  His expertise with anxiety-related disorders and ADHD  was what brought us to work with him. His approach with my daughter has been very warm and relatable and his assessments and recommendations have been 'spot on'.   We have weathered-family issues including a high-conflict divorce and he has helped with many, many others including competitive sports, school challenges, social issues/navigating friendships.  Further, Dr Reid values parent observations/ input and responds quickly to concerns brought to his attention.  Highly Recommend!”

“Dr. Reid’s approach to counseling is unlike any other. As someone who has struggled with finding the right professional to help me navigate my emotions, choosing to spend the last seven years with Dr. Reid has been one of the best decisions I have made. In short, Dr. Reid has made living with chronic neurological disorders seem like such a small fraction of who I am, as he continually emphasizes the growth I have made, regardless of my struggles. Dr. Reid has undoubtedly changed my life in the best way possible.”

“Dr Reid is exceptional. His empathetic approach created a safe space for our son, a 3 sport student athlete, to learn how to share and manage his emotions. Dr Reid also helped our family navigate an ADHD diagnosis while helping our son to boost his self-esteem.”

“I have been working with Doctor Reid for about three years and over that time he has helped me understand myself better. As a student-athlete, he has helped me improve my mindset and mindfulness regarding my demanding athletic and academic commitments. He was interested and compassionate from the beginning, and quickly earned my trust. I have grown a lot as a result of my conversations with him.”

“Our daughter is a good student and an empathetic friend who also deals with anxiety, depression, executive function challenges and ADHD. Prior to working with the Reids, her “coping” strategy was to hide her struggles at school as best she could while being angry and defiant at home without being able to explain why. With the support of the Reids, she has learned to understand and articulate her feelings, advocate for herself, celebrate her strengths and feel less ashamed about her weaknesses, all while navigating the social and academic challenges of middle and high school during Covid and its aftermath. Opening up in therapy was not easy for her but thanks to relationships of mutual trust and respect she has developed with both Dr Reid and Alexis, she has made enormous progress in being able to deal with difficult situations, knowing when to ask for help, and figuring out what strategies do and do not work for her.”

“During my time as a senior in high school, I realized that I needed to externalize my thoughts, and I was recommended Dr. Gerald Reid as a Sports Psychologist/Therapist. He is amazing and offers great advice and guidance through tricky mental situations.  Dr. Reid also has a helpful podcast where I noticed many similarities between what he talks about and my personal situation, and I found it very relatable and reassuring. I highly suggest contacting  Dr. Reid if you are struggling with your mental health or if you need support.”

"Jerry has played an instrumental role in my life for many years and across multiple life periods. Tennis is one of the most mentally challenging sports out there, and Jerry helped me work through obstacles that I had created over the many years of my playing career. I was never the strongest or the fastest player out there, but Jerry allowed me to win the mental battle and was a huge part of my success in getting to a top D1 program. The best part about Jerry, however, is his care for you as a person. I've gone to Jerry at times of need outside the realm of sports, and he has welcomed me with open arms and given me someone to talk to. He has pushed me to challenge myself for answers to questions in many facets of my life. I wouldn't be where I am without him."

“Working with Dr. Reid has been truly transformative for our son. We initially reached out because of his experience helping athletes navigate the pressures and transitions that come with elite sports. When injury and difficult life circumstances later led to a period of deep depression, uncertainty, and loss of identity, Dr. Reid helped guide him through an incredibly challenging time.

What stood out most was the compassion and support he consistently showed, not only toward our son, but toward us as parents as well (with our son’s permission). He remained thoughtful, available, and reassuring during very difficult moments, and we always felt our son was receiving exceptional care and support.

Over time, we saw tremendous growth in our son’s confidence, emotional well-being, self-reflection, and ability to handle anxiety and pressure. Most importantly, Dr. Reid built a genuine connection with him that made him feel understood, supported, and safe. We are incredibly grateful for the role he played in our son’s healing and growth.”

“Dr. Reid is an incredible therapist who has helped me get through the toughest of times and maintain my happiness during the good times. Through his use of cognitive behavioral therapy, he helped me work through social anxiety, self-image issues, and substance use issues. He has genuinely changed my life with his expertise and guided me through my college experience, planning for my future, and finding satisfaction in everyday life. The lessons and strategies he has taught me will remain with me for the rest of my life, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for therapy.”

“Working with Dr. Reid was exactly what I needed. He helped guide me through a time when I had a lot of difficult decisions to make. He did this not by mapping it out for me but by allowing me to find my own answers through insightful conversations and probing, guiding questions. I can't thank him enough.”

“Dr Reid offers a genuine, kind, and meaningful collaboration that has radically changed the way I interact with the world. I feel very grateful to be able to work with him, and have greatly benefited from his humanistic CBT approach”

"Working with Dr Reid has been life changing for me! He always does a great job of listening to what I'm going through, and offering real actionable steps for growth and recovery. My mental health has become much stronger during our time working together."

“For me, therapy has helped by providing a safe space to work through my emotions one-on-one and come out of sessions with a better understanding of myself. It's also provided a space where I can talk about things I wouldn't have felt comfortable bringing up otherwise, which has been really important for my personal growth.”

“Miracles, some say they exist and some say they don't. Those who deny miracles, I say, should strongly consider speaking with Dr. Gerald Reid. From a lost alcoholic and drug user in college with little to no trust from his parents, to sober and developing loving relationships with those who he cares about most, Dr. Gerald Reid is my miracle. Found while desperately struggling with just about everything, Dr. Gerald Reid took those struggles and transformed them into strengths. From frequent 1-on-1 meetings each week with the two of us, to joined sessions with family once a week, Dr. Gerald Reid took what I thought was broken beyond repair and rebuilt it all. Dr. Gerald Reid, over the course of many meaningful sessions where he listened intently to all sides without any personal bias, put me on the right track to eventually achieving full sobriety, restored the lost trust with my loved ones, and made me remember the person I once was and realize the person I want to become. So, if you think miracles don't exist, pick up that phone, or send that email. Dr. Gerald Reid will answer the call and place your needs above all else. My family and I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to meet, work with, and eventually stay connected with Dr. Gerald Reid.”

“I worked with Dr. Reid during some very trying times in my life, including the pressures of D1 athletics. He helped me manage anxiety, stress, and fear, while also guiding me toward a deeper understanding of myself. Through our work together, I rediscovered who I am and developed a more grounded, confident sense of self.”

“Both Dr. Gerald Reid (and Alexis) have had a positive influence on my life. Their support has been unparalleled. Alexis has helped me think and plan my weeks out which has made my life so much more efficient. Gerald has helped me understand myself and my thoughts better, which has allowed me to be more confident and self-aware. Meeting with them during the week is definitely a highlight I look forward to every time. I would not be the person I am today without their help. If you are looking to improve mentally, whether it is from an executive function standpoint or mental health standpoint, both Reids are excellent at what they do. Could not ask for a better duo/team.”

“Dr Reid has been such an incredible person to get to work with, he has helped me tremendously throughout the year with my confidence on and off the field. I used to struggle with letting pressure and mistakes take over me he’s helped me see that there are ways I can handle and acknowledge it will still being able to have fun while playing my sport.”

“From balancing the stresses and struggles of being a D1 athlete to deeper, more meaningful conversations about life after my sport, Dr. Reid has been such a huge help since I began working with him. Our discussions have helped me become more organized and purposeful in the things that interest and fulfill me, and even my athletic play improved as I started to trust my instincts and natural ability. But more importantly, I like the version of myself that I am now. Dr. Reid has been there for me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to stay connected with him.”

"When I moved to Boston during the height of COVID, I knew it would be different from anything I had experienced growing up. Becoming a student-athlete in a competitive sport at a rigorous academic institution brought challenges that I knew my parents—and most people in my circle—would struggle to fully understand.

While I believed this was the right place for me, that didn’t mean I knew how to navigate it. Working with Gerald allowed me to find a practitioner I could trust—someone who understood my relationship with intensity, motivation, and performance.

At the time, I believed no one could truly sit with my vulnerability. Gerald helped me build healthier ways to share that intensity, not as a signal to do more or be more, but as a way to realize that I was already enough.

His guidance helped me recognize and cultivate my gifts in ways that neither my parents nor the systems around me could have shown me, and for that I will always be grateful. True strength does not come from how hard you compete, but from the willingness to hold both power and weakness together. That realization is one I would not have reached without him."

"Jerry has played an instrumental role in my life for many years and across multiple life periods. Tennis is one of the most mentally challenging sports out there, and Jerry helped me work through obstacles that I had created over the many years of my playing career. I was never the strongest or the fastest player out there, but Jerry allowed me to win the mental battle and was a huge part of my success in getting to a top D1 program. The best part about Jerry, however, is his care for you as a person. I've gone to Jerry at times of need outside the realm of sports, and he has welcomed me with open arms and given me someone to talk to. He has pushed me to challenge myself for answers to questions in many facets of my life. I wouldn't be where I am without him."

“Dr. Reid is a fantastic person and professional. He is highly effective at providing counsel and guidance for both navigating challenges as well as achieving performance. Dr. Reid provides a strong balance of compassion and empathetic accountability as it relates to addressing what is in front of someone. I have been meeting with him for 5 years and I highly suggest him to anyone who is interested in his services.”

"I can confidently say that working with Dr. Reid has changed my life in so many ways. During a difficult period of my life, I searched around for a therapist and the first few I encountered did not feel very supportive, leaving me with an uncertain feeling. It wasn't until I met Dr. Reid that I realized what a great therapist should be - he was welcoming, non-judgmental in the way he listened and asked questions, and able to reassure but also gently challenge me every step of my journey. He also regularly checked in with me between sessions, which showed that he was available and truly cared. Since then, I've learned how to navigate and appreciate life's big and small challenges and am extremely grateful for all the growth that I've achieved working with Dr. Reid."

"I highly recommend working with Dr Reid. Every session I have with him offers new insights and opportunities to grow. Working with him, I've learned how to work through my anxiety, get in touch with my emotions, and grow as a person."

“Working with Gerald has been extremely impactful. I came to him struggling with anxiety and depression, and through his steady guidance, insight, and compassion, I’ve developed tools that to help me navigate daily life with more confidence and clarity. He creates a space that feels both supportive and empowering.”

“I came to Dr. Reid skeptical about therapy but seeking support and hoping to make a change. Dr. Reid helped me peel back the layers of what I thought my problems were to discover what was really happening underneath, and explore the root. His calm and present nature made it easy to open up and explore my feelings—something I really used to struggle with. Since working with Dr. Reid, people have noticed my improved ability to communicate my feelings, and for providing a space for others to feel comfortable sharing. What I appreciate most is that he never told me what to do; instead, he empowered me to find my own answers by challenging me to think in different ways. He didn't just help me solve a problem; he helped me understand myself on a deeper level. Now, I feel confident that when I’m met with a new challenge, I have the tools to handle it and work through whatever I may need to. Although we no longer work together, I continue to use the skills I gained from him almost every day. I couldn’t recommend Dr. Reid more highly.”

“I am not someone who was comfortable with seeking therapy.  In fact, I dismissed the idea immediately, no matter how often my wife suggested it.  I always just figured I was just a little anxious, and not sleeping at night wasn't a big deal.  Working with Gerry literally changed my life - for someone who didn't want to talk or even know how to talk, Gerry was just a kind and understanding ear.  A place where I was comfortable being fully honest with myself, learning to verbalize thoughts I probably didn't realize I even had. Over time, he helped me come to understand myself better and helped me build skills and strategies to cope with things that formerly made me wildly anxious.  My only regret is that I hadn't started working with him early in my life!”

“Gerald has been a constant presence in my life over the last 8 years. He’s seen me through growth and hardship, and has supported me ceaselessly through my processes of healing, self-actualization, and developing vital life skills. The effort he’s put into knowing me and supporting me through anything that life throws at me has truly been a blessing. I am incredibly grateful to have the privilege to work with him.”

“I have worked closely with Jerry for the past seven to eight years - first as a therapist with whom Belmont Hill students could work individually, then as an on-site counselor supporting several high level athletes, and now as our clinical consultant on campus. In this role, Jerry works with members of the school health team, speaks to parent groups, and is a general resource to teachers and coaches.

When I describe Jerry to prospective families, I often say he is the rare sports psychologist who emphasizes psychology over sports.  He has a remarkable ability to connect with our boys and speak in depth about any sport while also bringing experience, knowledge and wisdom into each counseling session. He has supported Division I football players dealing with stress and anxiety while also forming meaningful connections with younger boys grieving the loss of a family member or struggling with social isolation.

Jerry’s kind, direct approach is a wonderful fit for many of our students and I look forward to many more years of working together to support boys at Belmont Hill.”

June Schmunk

Director of Counseling at Belmont Hill School

"Dr. Gerald Reid has been a tremendous resource for the athletes in my program and for me, an international coach, in figure skating.  I deeply admire Dr. Reid's thoughtfulness and experience working with individuals of all ages.  His professionalism is unmatched."

Garrett Lucash

National Team Coach, US Figure Skating

“Over the years, Gerald Reid has taught a wide range of courses in both the doctoral and master’s programs in Counseling Psychology at Boston University. He is beloved and highly respected by students for his ability to translate complex psychological theories and concepts into meaningful clinical practice, as well as for his steadfast commitment to their growth and development as clinicians.”

Bobby Bui, Ph.D.

Program Director / EdM in Counseling

Boston University