- ACT focused
- CBT strategies
- Speaks Portuguese
About Garry
Garry Wickerd is a Maine psychologist who guides people through anxiety, stress, and life changes. He uses clear, practical steps and calm conversation to help people manage panic episodes and daily worries. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Garry bases much of his work on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on values and small actions that matter. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Together these approaches aim to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity.
Many people come for help with low self-esteem, depression, or motivation. Garry also supports those dealing with chronic pain, illness, and disability who want to find more purpose and better coping strategies. He pays attention to practical goals you can use between sessions.
He has four years of professional experience as a Maine psychologist and brings a respectful, straightforward style. Garry emphasizes listening first, then working together on simple tools that fit your daily life. He invites people to take small steps toward clearer thinking and steadier behavior.
To get started, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and scheduling factors.
How ACT and CBT translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It uses short exercises and everyday actions to reduce avoidance and build a more meaningful routine. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to change how situations feel and unfold. It often uses practical homework and simple experiments between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide whether ACT, CBT, or a mix fits your goals and preferences. That means discussing what you want to change, trying a few techniques, and adjusting the plan as you go.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and let people use brief check-ins when needed. It can also allow for written exercises, in-session coaching, and homework that fits daily life, helping translate progress from sessions into real-world moments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Garry works with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. He also helps with ADHD, social anxiety, and chronic illness or pain.
What is Garry's style in therapy?
He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a down-to-earth way. Sessions focus on values, practical steps, and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
Garry has four years of professional experience working as a Maine psychologist. His approach emphasizes listening first and setting manageable goals.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as ME Psychologist PS1756 and practices in Maine. No other credential or location details are provided here.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.