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Patricia Gillett

Patricia Gillett, LCSW

Therapist · Arizona · 18+ years of experience

Compassionate LCSW helping people navigate life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
Arizona
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Arizona)
LCSW · No. LCSW-16339
NPI
1528875960

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  • Patient centered
  • Skills focused
  • Mindfulness informed

About Patricia

Patricia Gillett is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Arizona with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, and self-esteem concerns. Patricia uses a patient, compassionate style that aims to make hard conversations easier to start.

Her work often centers on practical skills and steady support. She combines cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening and mindfulness. Sessions are shaped around each person's concerns and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Patricia also brings experience addressing ADHD, trauma and abuse, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and issues connected to aging and geriatric concerns. She helps people talk through motivation, life transitions, career strain, and intimacy-related challenges. Sessions can include coping tools for sleep, eating, anger, and codependency patterns.

Her approach balances problem-solving with exploring underlying patterns. She uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and motivational interviewing alongside humanistic listening. That mix helps clients build new habits and tolerate difficult feelings without being overwhelmed.

Therapy is collaborative and paced to each person. Patricia encourages clients to take small, practical steps toward their goals. She supports parents, caregivers, and individuals working through major life changes or managing long-term conditions.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Arizona

Languages

English

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps people move toward the life they want, even when uncomfortable feelings remain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Both approaches work well for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and building trust so clients feel understood and able to try new things.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Patricia will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She tailors techniques and pace so the work feels manageable and relevant to daily life.

Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into busy schedules, cut travel time, and make it easier to check in during a lunch break or between errands. Others prefer techniques like CBT worksheets or mindfulness exercises that translate well to remote work. Discussing practical needs up front helps shape a plan that fits each person's routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and aging and geriatric issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is compassionate, engaging, and patient centered, combining practical skill-building with attentive listening to help people move forward.

What is her professional background?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns and life stages.

Where does she practice and what credentials does she hold?

She practices in Arizona and holds the credential LCSW, specifically an AZ LCSW.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered.

How does pricing work for her sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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