Gerald Baird, LCMHC, LCPC
Therapist in Utah
Gerald Baird is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, eating concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue.
- License 12905660-6004, LCPC-9052 · Utah, Idaho Expires September 2026, September 2026
- NPI 1063070647 · national registry
- Experience and languages 5+ years in practice English
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About Gerald
Gerald Baird is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, eating concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue. He presents a calm, straightforward approach and aims to make therapy easy to understand for someone worried about taking the first step. Gerald uses a mix of practical strategies and deeper exploration.
He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action.
Background and approach
His training includes Internal Family Systems work to look at different parts of a person’s inner life. He also works with ideas from the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are part of the issue. Gerald trained and practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings before moving into his current practice.
Gerald holds a master’s degree in professional counseling from Grand Canyon University and carries licenses in Utah and Idaho. The credential LCMHC stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He has five years of professional experience.
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, so clients can pick what fits their routine. Gerald intends to work together with each person to set clear, manageable goals and track progress over time.
Credentials
- LCMHC (Utah)
- License 12905660-6004 · expires September 2026
- LCPC (Idaho)
- License LCPC-9052 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1063070647 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Gerald lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Workplace issues
Approaches Gerald names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Gerald names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches That Guide Online Sessions
Gerald incorporates the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns by focusing on communication habits and rebuilding trust. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck and to take actions that match their values. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in empathy and listening, so clients feel heard as they set goals.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gerald will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods might fit best. He adjusts techniques over time based on what is helping and what feels workable for the client.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins, and text-based messaging works for brief reflections or ongoing accountability. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between sessions.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Gerald help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, eating concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like attachment, body image, guilt, and workplace problems.
What is Gerald's therapy style like?
Sessions focus on practical strategies and honest conversation. He combines skill-building with exploring inner patterns to help people make real changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Gerald has five years of professional work experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds the LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Utah; LCMHC means Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and LCPC means Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available online?
Gerald offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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