Dr. Russell Gaede, LCMHC

Utah · 25 years in practice

Dr. Russell Gaede combines an existential approach with practical strategies to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCMHC, Utah: 268792-6004 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1225197759 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Russell

Dr. Russell Gaede combines an existential approach with practical strategies to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and major life changes. He brings 25 years of clinical experience and a calm, approachable manner to sessions.

Dr. Gaede holds a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential and works with adults seeking clearer direction and coping skills. He favors an existential lens that invites clients to examine meaning, choice, and values in their lives.

Background and approach

That perspective is paired with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools to address symptoms like anxiety, panic, mood swings, and compulsive behaviors. Sessions are usually conversational and aimed at identifying small, workable changes. Dr.

Gaede also draws on solution-focused methods to map practical steps for problems such as relationship strain, communication problems, blended family issues, and substance use concerns. He helps people set short-term goals and track progress between sessions. Coaching-style supports are available for career questions and life-purpose exploration.

His background includes work with adults affected by the justice system and people managing addiction and mood disorders. He has experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and he welcomes people across the LGBT community. Sessions are offered from Utah and in English, including options for international clients.

Outside clinical work he pursues endurance sports and brings a light, personable style to sessions. New clients typically start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits their needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Russell lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
LGBT
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Blended family issues
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sex addiction

Approaches Russell names

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Online support

Existential and Practical Approaches Delivered Online

Dr. Gaede commonly combines Existential Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people understand their values and change unhelpful patterns. Existential Therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility and can help when major life transitions, grief, or a sense of emptiness are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and offers concrete strategies for anxiety, panic, compulsions, and mood symptoms.

He also uses mindfulness techniques to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Together these approaches aim to clarify what matters to the client while teaching tools to reduce distress. Determining the right mix of approaches is collaborative - the therapist will work with each person to match goals, preferences, and needs rather than prescribing one fixed method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options add flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels while keeping therapy practical and accessible.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dr. Gaede commonly address?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, and career concerns, among other challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style blends an existential focus on meaning and choice with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal oriented.

What experience does he bring?

He has 25 years of clinical experience, including work with adults affected by the justice system and people managing addiction and mood disorders, and experience as a university instructor.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds the credential LCMHC, specifically a Utah LCMHC, and practices from Utah.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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