Garry Wickerd, ME Psychologist PS1756

Garry Wickerd is a psychologist licensed in Maine who uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live more meaningful lives. He communicates in English and Portuguese and focuses on practical steps people can take when stress or low mood get in the way. Garry presents himself with calm, plain language so conversations stay clear and focused.

Garry works with common concerns such as anxiety, panic, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related struggles. He also supports people facing chronic pain, illness, and disability and those questioning life purpose or navigating major life changes. His approach aims to connect values with everyday action rather than only reducing symptoms.

In sessions he blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. That means he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, while also identifying what matters most to them and taking values-driven steps. Sessions tend to focus on simple, doable tools participants can try between meetings.

Garry has four years of professional experience as a Maine psychologist. He describes his style as respectful and compassionate, and he aims to create a space where people can talk honestly about setbacks and small victories. He invites clients to set goals they care about and to track progress at a comfortable pace.

To begin, prospective clients use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is done according to the therapist's availability, and the subscription model can be canceled at any time.

How ACT and CBT Shape Online Sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when thoughts or feelings are uncomfortable. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, life changes, and for people managing chronic illness or pain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and learning practical skills to change unhelpful behavior patterns. CBT can be helpful for panic, social anxiety, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose which techniques to try first based on goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Sessions mix talking, experiments, and homework so clients can see what helps between meetings.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find it simpler to maintain regular appointments and to practice skills in their usual routines when meeting remotely. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques effectively in online sessions to make therapy practical and relevant.