Therapist in Lehi, Utah Dr. Russell Gaede, Therapist

Dr. Russell Gaede helps teens and adults across Utah move through emotional pain, strengthen relationships, and regain a sense of direction with compassionate, results-oriented therapy. At LifeStance Health, he provides individual, couples, family, group therapy, and intensive outpatient (IOP) services, supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, and trauma with a focus on meaningful, lasting change. Dr. Gaede specializes in anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, and integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and couples/marital counseling to meet each client’s needs. His work is grounded in practical strategies that help individuals build resilience, improve communication, and navigate life transitions more effectively. In addition to these areas, he offers support for a wide range of mental health concerns, including substance use, relationship challenges, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. He is especially passionate about trauma recovery and is a Master Certified clinician in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Through this specialized approach, Dr. Gaede helps clients process distressing experiences efficiently, often reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and creating space for healing and forward movement. His trauma-informed care emphasizes safety, empowerment, and measurable progress. Dr. Gaede works with teens, adults, and seniors, and is committed to serving diverse populations, including first responders, military veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. He strives to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where individuals and families feel supported in addressing both immediate concerns and long-term goals. Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Gaede enjoys running half and full marathons, training for triathlons, forging metal, and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.