Alessandra Baird, LMFT
Calm, practical therapy for parenting and family challenges
Book with Alessandra- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Utah
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Alessandra
Alessandra Baird is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Utah who focuses on parenting concerns alongside a wide range of family and individual issues. She emphasizes clear, down-to-earth communication and aims to make conversations feel practical and manageable for busy parents. Her style is warm and direct.
Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on specific steps you can try between meetings. She blends techniques to match the issue at hand rather than following a single formula.
Background and approach
Alessandra draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method when relationship or family patterns come up. For trauma work she includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as an option when appropriate.
Over 14 years she has worked in varied settings, which taught her how to handle stress, grief, addictions, mood challenges, and family conflict. She often helps people manage communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation concerns, and parenting stress. She keeps religion and faith-based approaches separate from evidence-based therapy and welcomes questions about fit.
Alessandra aims to be approachable and nonjudgmental, and she encourages people to find a therapist who feels right for them.
What Alessandra works with
Everything Alessandra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Alessandra helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches Alessandra lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Alessandra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with more useful behaviors; this is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and anger. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills when feelings feel overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alessandra will talk with you about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together you can try a few strategies and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful for daily life and parenting demands.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets you talk face to face when that matters. Phone can be easier if bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins, quick skill reminders, or ongoing support between sessions. These options are meant to make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and varied routines.
Questions people ask about Alessandra
What kinds of concerns does Alessandra help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, ADHD, and parenting-related challenges. Additional focuses include communication problems, blended family issues, and postpartum depression.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm but direct, with short-term practical steps and skill building. Sessions emphasize straightforward communication and actions you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in a range of clinical settings, giving her exposure to mood disorders, family conflict, trauma, and life-change issues.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in Utah.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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