- Patient centered
- Practical coping skills
- Values focused
About Patricia
Patricia Gillett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arizona with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, and self-esteem struggles. Patricia takes a calm, patient approach that aims to make difficult conversations easier to begin.
She focuses on practical steps that fit into daily life. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and goals. Patricia combines cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered care to help people change unhelpful thinking and build better coping skills.
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and values without being overwhelmed by them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also part of her toolbox for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day functioning.
Patricia also brings elements of strength-based and psychodynamic thinking to understand patterns from past experiences. She uses motivational interviewing techniques when someone needs support finding the drive to change. This mix allows flexibility when addressing issues like intimacy, parenting, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Therapy with Patricia aims to be collaborative and respectful. She encourages small, achievable steps and adjusts plans as needs change. If you want practical support for jealousy, relationship stress, or coping with life transitions, she can help you clarify goals and work toward them.
She focuses on practical steps that fit into daily life. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and goals. Patricia combines cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered care to help people change unhelpful thinking and build better coping skills.
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and values without being overwhelmed by them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also part of her toolbox for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day functioning.
Patricia also brings elements of strength-based and psychodynamic thinking to understand patterns from past experiences. She uses motivational interviewing techniques when someone needs support finding the drive to change. This mix allows flexibility when addressing issues like intimacy, parenting, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Therapy with Patricia aims to be collaborative and respectful. She encourages small, achievable steps and adjusts plans as needs change. If you want practical support for jealousy, relationship stress, or coping with life transitions, she can help you clarify goals and work toward them.
How therapy approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still move toward what matters to them. It often focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that reflect those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their situation, goals, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what works best.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and helping people keep regular appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or let someone use audio rather than video if that feels easier. Licensed professionals aim to make online sessions practical and focused on skills you can use between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patricia address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem, and many related issues such as intimacy concerns and career stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is compassionate, engaging, and patient centered. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than long lectures.
What is her background and experience?
Patricia has 18 years of clinical work experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has worked with a wide range of life challenges and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Arizona. The credential is presented as LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Patricia?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.