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Dr. Russell Gaede, LCMHC
Utah
Dr LCMHC - Anxiety and Addiction focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Existential and mindfulness
- Coaching and life purpose
About Russell
Dr. Russell Gaede is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Utah with 25 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy problems, and challenges related to LGBT identity. He also addresses mood disorders, panic, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and career or life-purpose questions.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core approach and also draws on existential and mindfulness ideas, plus solution-focused methods. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, testing new responses, and building straightforward skills to manage symptoms. The tone is practical and often direct, with room for a lighter touch when it helps progress.
Dr. Gaede’s 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 involved with the justice system and people facing addiction and mood challenges. He has taught at undergraduate and graduate levels, bringing that teaching experience into clear explanations in sessions.
In practical terms he helps people set concrete goals, try behavioral experiments, and track what changes. He supports people coping with life transitions, blended family issues, communication or commitment problems, and first responder stress. He also offers coaching-style work for career decisions and life purpose exploration.
Dr. Gaede welcomes people from the LGBT community and accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.
How CBT, existential work, and mindfulness translate to online sessions
Dr. Gaede uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and try specific behavior changes. CBT sessions often include setting concrete goals, practicing skills between sessions, and reviewing what worked in follow-up. Existential therapy focuses on values, meaning, and life choices; it helps when people are questioning purpose or facing major life changes and involves reflective conversation about priorities and freedom of choice.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and improve attention. These techniques can be short practices that fit into daily routines and are paired with behavioral steps from CBT. Choosing the best mix of approaches is collaborative; the therapist and client check what feels useful, then adjust methods based on goals and preferences.
The original profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Practical benefits often mentioned for working remotely include fitting sessions into a workday, avoiding travel time, and having shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and clients can also use video for visual cues or opt for a phone session when bandwidth is limited. The goal is to make therapy manageable alongside everyday responsibilities while testing approaches that can be practiced between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, and self-esteem challenges.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, try small behavioral experiments, and build skills that reduce symptoms over time.
What is his professional experience?
He has 25 years of clinical experience, has worked with adults in the justice system and with addiction, and has taught at undergraduate and graduate levels.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) licensed in Utah and practices from that location.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography mentions flexibility in session methods but does not list specific formats here; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use 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 you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.