About Garry
Garry Wickerd is a psychologist licensed in Maine who uses practical, conversational methods to help people manage anxiety and related concerns. He focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions. Garry speaks English and Portuguese and works with adults seeking support for stress, anxiety, self esteem, depression, and life changes.
Garry leans on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which centers on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when emotions feel intense.
Background and approach
He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors that reduce worry and improve mood. Sessions aim to be down-to-earth and paced to each person’s needs.
He has four years of professional experience in counseling and has helped clients address issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain and illness, and questions about life purpose. Garry emphasizes respect and compassion in sessions and focuses on skills people can use day to day.
Garry often combines practical exercises with guided discussion, short behavioral experiments, and value-based goal setting. This mix helps people build confidence and clearer routines while tracking small improvements over time. People who prefer a mix of structured tools and open conversation may find his approach accessible.
He encourages straightforward goals and regular check-ins so progress is visible and adjustments are practical.
Practical approaches for online anxiety care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take action toward those values even when anxiety or low mood is present. It focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and building a life that feels meaningful.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It often uses short exercises and behavioral experiments that can be practiced between sessions to measure small changes over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Garry collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, daily demands, and preferences. He uses a mix of ACT and CBT techniques and adapts the pace and tools as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer discussion. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text are useful for short check-ins, skill practice, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep consistent contact while working toward clear goals.
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- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Maine
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
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