Dr. Russell Gaede, LCMHC

Dr. Russell Gaede is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Utah with 25 years of experience. He blends practical, thought-focused methods with a calm, approachable style. He aims to help people untangle unhelpful thinking and everyday habits that keep stress, anxiety, or low mood staying around. He makes space for honest conversations while keeping things grounded and sometimes light when appropriate.

Dr. Gaede often uses techniques that look at how thoughts shape feelings and actions. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness to help people notice habits and try small changes. He also brings existential perspectives when clients want to talk about meaning, values, and life direction.

His background includes work with adults facing addiction, depression, anxiety, and legal system involvement, and he has taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He welcomes LGBTQ+ clients and supports parents who are struggling with related concerns. He describes therapy as collaborative and usually recommends a mix of practical exercises and conversation.

Typical concerns he addresses include relationships, family issues, grief, career questions, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions. He also works with mood and anxiety conditions, obsessive and compulsive patterns, and addiction-related problems. He will help clients identify manageable steps and test those steps between sessions.

Outside of practice, he trains as an Ironman triathlete, a hobby that informs his interest in sustained effort and goal setting. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Dr. Gaede often uses cognitive behavioral techniques that help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT focuses on clear, manageable steps and can be useful for anxiety, mood, obsessions, and daily habits. He also draws on mindfulness therapy to teach present-moment awareness and simple breathing or noticing practices that reduce reactivity and support calmer thinking.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust over time. Clients and therapist work together to track what helps and change course when needed.

The original profile did not specify exact session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, support follow-up between meetings, and allow coaching around everyday routines. Depending on the available formats, clients may find video helpful for demonstrations and face-to-face conversation, while shorter audio or chat options can work for brief check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Ask about the specific session types offered to choose what fits your schedule and needs.