Garry Wickerd

Garry Wickerd is a ME Psychologist (PS1756) licensed in Maine with four years of professional experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on ADHD, chronic pain and illness, mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, and young adult issues.

Garry primarily uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In sessions he works practically - identifying what matters to the person, noticing unhelpful patterns, and trying out new ways of acting that match their values. He explains techniques plainly and practices them together with the person in session.

People can expect straightforward conversations about goals and small, testable steps between meetings. He often helps clients name priorities, break tasks into manageable pieces, and build brief experiments to find what works. Sessions cover thinking patterns, behavior changes, and ways to handle stress or panic as they come up.

Garry also supports people coping with long-term health challenges, helping them balance symptoms with daily goals. He brings attention to how mood and physical health interact and helps set realistic approaches for daily life.

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. For those interested in working together, the typical first steps are completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session through the site.

How ACT and CBT guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about what matters to them and to take actions that align with those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It is often used for anxiety, low motivation, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is commonly used for panic, social anxiety, and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss ACT and CBT options and decide together which methods match the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time as needs shift and new challenges arise.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice techniques in real-life settings and then discuss what happened in the next session. Many licensed professionals use this flexibility to help clients sustain steady progress without reinventing daily routines.