- CBT and mindfulness
- Motivation and goals
- Trauma-aware support
About Reiss
Reiss Hurt is an AASW social worker who uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety and challenges with self-esteem. He speaks plainly and keeps sessions centred on what the person wants to change. Reiss believes people hold strengths that can be used to move through hard times and make different choices.
He draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours. He also uses mindfulness strategies to help slow down racing thoughts and reduce overwhelm. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques help with goal-setting and building momentum when motivation feels low.
Reiss has four years of experience working with clients facing trauma, depression, addictions and relationship concerns. He has supported people dealing with grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain and career stress. His background includes delivering focused psychological strategies for complex mental health presentations.
In sessions he works collaboratively, listening first and then suggesting small, manageable steps. He encourages practical experiments between meetings so people can test what helps. Reiss aims to create a space where the person can name goals and try realistic strategies.
People come to him for help with codependency, attachment and abandonment worries, body image and communication problems. He also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, dissociation, domestic violence impacts and diverse sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink.
Online approaches that focus on goals and skills
Reiss commonly uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice patterns of thought and behaviour, test new ways of responding and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness therapy is also part of his work and offers simple exercises to calm the body and attention, which can help when thoughts feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options and tailor methods to the person’s goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where small experiments and clear targets guide the plan.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into a busy week, keeping appointments short when needed and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to practise skills between meetings and to follow up more regularly while you balance everyday commitments.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Reiss commonly help with?
He supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, as well as issues like codependency, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He uses a mix of cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused work to set goals and try manageable steps between sessions.
What background and experience does he have?
Reiss has four years of clinical experience and has worked with clients on complex mental health using focused psychological strategies.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the AASW and practices in Australia.
What languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.