About Russell
Dr. Russell Gaede uses clear, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage anxiety, phobias, addictions, and relationship strain. He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and brings 25 years of experience to sessions.
His style aims to be direct and down-to-earth while keeping room for lightness when it helps the work move forward. He combines practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with existential and mindfulness ideas. That mix helps people who struggle with panic, obsessive thoughts, low self-esteem, or shifts in mood to notice patterns and try small changes.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what is happening now and on steps a person can take between meetings. Dr. Gaede has worked with adults facing addiction, depression, anxiety, and legal system involvement.
He also offers support around family issues, blended family challenges, and the stress of life transitions. He welcomes people who identify as LGBT and assists parents who are navigating related concerns. He prefers to tailor the approach to each person’s goals.
Some people use structured exercises and homework, while others spend more time on meaning, values, and life direction. He also incorporates mindfulness to help reduce reactivity and improve emotional balance. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled by completing an online matching questionnaire and choosing times that fit the client.
Dr. Gaede practices from Utah and accepts international clients for remote sessions.
How therapy approaches adapt to online care
Dr. Gaede commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. CBT often includes specific exercises and practical strategies to reduce panic, obsessions, and avoidance. He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve mood.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked in the past. Together they decide whether to focus on symptom-focused techniques, meaning and values work, or a mix of both and then adjust as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for longer, interactive sessions and structured exercises. Phone sessions can be a good option when video is difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching-style adjustments, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These choices make it easier to get regular support around work, travel, or a busy family schedule.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sex addiction
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Utah
- Languages
- English
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