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Alessandra Baird

Practical, empathetic therapy for everyday challenges

LMFT Utah

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Alessandra

Alessandra Baird is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on 14 years of clinical work in a variety of settings to tailor care to each person’s needs, combining warmth and directness to help clients reach practical goals. Alessandra favors practical, evidence-informed tools and adapts interventions to the situation rather than following a single method.

Her practice integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR for trauma, and elements of the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are central. Alessandra emphasizes clear communication and empathy, aiming to help clients feel understood while progressing toward specific changes.

She does not blend religion into research-based treatment and is open and nonjudgmental about discussing fit and next steps. Alessandra practices in Utah and works in English, offering multiple online session formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

How Alessandra's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Alessandra commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also integrates EMDR when trauma processing is needed, using structured protocols to work through traumatic memories and related reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another approach she may use to explore and reshape emotional patterns in relationships and family interactions, helping people connect more clearly with their feelings and needs.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend or combine methods that fit the situation rather than adhering to a single modality. Clients can expect an open conversation about what methods might be most helpful and adjustments over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Alessandra is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend appointments from home or work, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose a format that supports steady engagement and practical progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alessandra commonly address?
Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines warmth and compassion with a direct, goal-oriented approach, using practical, evidence-informed techniques suited to each client.
What is Alessandra's professional experience?
She brings 14 years of clinical experience working across different settings with issues such as mood disorders, trauma, family conflict, and decision-making support.
What credentials and location are listed for her practice?
She is credentialed as an LMFT with licence UT LMFT 7907314-3902 and practices in Utah.
Does she work with clients in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with Alessandra?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English