About Garry
Garry Wickerd is a Maine-licensed psychologist who uses clear, practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. He also supports individuals navigating ADHD, chronic illness or pain, mood difficulties, panic, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose. Garry speaks English and Portuguese and brings four years of professional experience to his work.
He focuses on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate life choices.
Background and approach
He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small, concrete behavior changes. Sessions are aimed at day-to-day improvements, not long technical explanations. Garry keeps conversations straightforward and goal-oriented.
He helps clients break big problems into small steps they can try between sessions. For someone juggling work, school, or health issues, this practical pacing can make progress feel manageable. Sessions can address specific concerns like panic attacks, social fears, or persistent low mood, and also broader questions such as life direction or motivation.
He frames setbacks as information rather than failure and emphasizes skills people can use outside therapy. People who prefer working in Portuguese can do so, and all forms of appointment methods are available. To begin, a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used so sessions can start according to the therapist's schedule.
How ACT and CBT Work in Online Sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. In practice this can mean learning to pause, name a feeling, and try a small valued step even when emotions are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short experiments to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT often helps with anxiety, panic, and repetitive negative thoughts by introducing clear, doable behavior changes.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest ACT, CBT, or a blend based on what seems most helpful. Plans are adjusted as progress is tracked and new challenges appear.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls let people work face-to-face when they prefer that interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support quick updates, journaling between sessions, or steady contact during busy weeks. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent alongside work, school, or health demands.
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- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Maine
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
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