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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Russell
Dr. Russell Gaede is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) based in Utah with 25 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, LGBT issues, intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, career questions, and mood disorders. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in his work.
Dr. Gaede keeps sessions focused and practical while allowing room for humor when appropriate. He draws on a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. He has worked with adults facing addiction, involvement in the justice system, depression, and anxiety. His background includes teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and advanced clinical training.
In sessions he helps people identify patterns, test new behaviors, and practice techniques that reduce distress. He also addresses relationship and family dynamics, blended family issues, communication problems, and commitment concerns. He pays attention to co-occurring conditions, such as substance use alongside mood symptoms.
For people dealing with grief, life changes, or career crossroads he offers practical coaching alongside therapy. He also works with intimacy issues, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic and mood disorders, and compassion fatigue among helping professionals. He welcomes people from the LGBT community and supports parents of LGBT individuals.
Dr. Gaede earned 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 describes himself as experienced but down-to-earth, and he incorporates patient goals into treatment planning.
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How his therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Dr. Gaede uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and focused on skills that reduce anxiety, panic, compulsions, and mood symptoms. Existential Therapy helps people clarify values, purpose, and meaning when facing major life changes. It is useful for career questions, grief, and questions about life direction.He treats approach selection as a collaborative process. Early sessions include discussion of goals and preferences, and he adjusts the balance of CBT, existential work, or mindfulness practices based on what a person needs. The client and therapist decide together how to combine techniques and which tools to try first.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Video sessions can support exercises that use visual cues, while audio-only sessions may be useful for quicker exchanges or when bandwidth is limited.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, grief, LGBT issues, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and several mood disorders.
What therapies does he use?
He works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, drawing from these to suit client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience, including work with adults involved in the justice system, people with addiction, and those with depression and anxiety.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Utah.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I 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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