Therapist profile
Dr. Russell Gaede, LCMHC
Dr. Russell Gaede - LCMHC, family and relationship concerns
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- CBT strategies
- Existential work
- Mindfulness tools
About Russell
Dr. Russell Gaede is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah with 25 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, and a range of mood and coping issues. He also lists support around LGBT concerns, intimacy, self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. He also uses existential perspectives to look at meaning, responsibility, and life direction. Mindfulness techniques are used to help manage anxiety and reactivity. Solution-focused steps are applied to create practical changes in day-to-day life.
His background includes a master’s degree in mental health counseling, a post-master’s certificate in marriage and family therapy, and a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has worked with adults facing addiction, involvement with the justice system, and persistent mood concerns. He has also taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Sessions are described as focused but occasionally light-hearted, with an emphasis on working toward clearer direction and workable solutions. He welcomes people from the LGBT community and supports parents who are struggling with related issues.
People seeking help for blended family problems, divorce and separation, communication problems, co-morbidity, or first responder stress may find his experience relevant. He also lists work with obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic attacks, bipolar and disruptive mood issues.
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How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Gaede uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on small experiments and skills to reduce anxiety, panic, or problematic habits.He also uses existential therapy to discuss meaning, responsibility, and life direction. This approach can help when people feel stuck about purpose, relationship commitments, or major life changes.
Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. He will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT skills, existential reflection, mindfulness practice, or solution-focused steps.
Confirm the session formats before booking since current options are not fully specified here. Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day, easier check-ins when time is limited, and options that may reduce travel or time away from parenting or work. Talk with him during the matching process about which format best fits your schedule and needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does he address?
He lists family problems, blended family issues, family of origin concerns, and divorce or separation as areas he helps people work through.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines cognitive behavioral techniques, existential approaches, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps to address thinking, meaning, and practical change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working with adults across issues such as addiction, mood disorders, and anxiety.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as an LCMHC in Utah.
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 mentions using video and chat, but current session formats should be confirmed before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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