- CBT and mindfulness
- Helps with panic
- 25 years experience
About Russell
Dr. Russell Gaede offers a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy. He uses straightforward conversation and tools to help people manage anxiety, stress, addiction, and relationship challenges. With a calm, occasionally lighthearted manner, he aims to keep sessions focused while making them approachable for people under pressure.
He holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, and he is an LCMHC. Over 25 years of work in clinical settings and teaching has given him experience with adults facing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance concerns, and the stresses of life change. He also lists panic disorder and panic attacks among his areas of focus.
In practice he draws on cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, existential questions, and solution-focused strategies. That means sessions often blend practical skills for anxiety with conversations about values and goals. He aims to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, try small experiments, and track what changes over time.
Clients can expect an emphasis on real-world steps. Dr. Gaede often uses short exercises, thought records, and goal-setting between sessions. He also brings a coaching mindset for career or life-purpose issues when requested.
Outside clinical work he trains as an Ironman triathlete, which informs his interest in resilience and steady progress. To begin, people typically complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Approaches that guide online work
Dr. Gaede commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices in remote sessions. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them with simple behavioral experiments, and building practical coping skills for anxiety and panic. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve grounding during high-anxiety moments.He also draws on existential therapy ideas to help people clarify values and life purpose. That approach involves straightforward conversations about what matters and how choices fit with personal goals. Together, these methods aim to pair skills that reduce immediate distress with conversations that support longer-term direction and meaning.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and tailor a mix of techniques that fit the person's situation. He works with clients to try methods, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit appointments into work and family schedules, limit travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others appreciate that certain practices, like breathing or grounding exercises, can be guided just as effectively in remote sessions as in person.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and panic disorder and panic attacks among other issues.
What is his general therapy style like?
Sessions combine practical skill-building with reflective conversation. He keeps work focused and uses brief exercises and goal-setting between appointments.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience in clinical work and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, and is an LCMHC based in Utah.
Which languages are used for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
He accepts international clients; confirm any licensure or jurisdiction details when beginning to schedule.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.