Gerald

Gerald Baird

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

“Reaching out for help is one of the hardest and best choices you can make. So many of us feel alone in our modern world filled with technology that disconnects us. The challenges of daily living can feel overwhelming, but counseling offers hope and can help you find a path forward.”

About Me

When daily living feels overwhelming and connection seems distant, finding support can make all the difference. Our sessions offer a calm, confidential space to gently explore what’s troubling you. We can work together to navigate feelings of isolation and overwhelming challenges. This collaborative approach helps you gain clarity and find a clearer path forward, turning daily struggles into manageable steps towards well-being.

Approach

Taking that first step opens a steady, practical rhythm where we gently name what feels heavy and try small, values-driven experiments between sessions. In English and via secure online sessions from Utah, I offer a predictable pace—short check-ins, focused reflection, and exercises you can use in real moments of anxiety, body-image distress, or intrusive memories. Sessions mix acceptance-focused practice with clear, doable steps so progress feels tangible without pressure. This approach tends to fit adults seeking practical, compassionate support to regain direction.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

Utah Department of Occupational And Professional Licensing

Mental Health Counselor

Qualifications

Grand Canyon University

Service Areas

Online from Utah

In-person & Online

Utah, Utah

United States