- Patient centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- 18 years experience
About Patricia
Patricia Gillett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of clinical experience in Arizona. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, addiction, and self-esteem problems. Her manner is patient and compassionate, and she focuses on each person’s needs when planning therapy.
She takes a person-centered approach and draws on practical tools from cognitive-behavioral methods and mindfulness. Sessions are designed to meet specific goals, whether that means learning new coping skills, improving communication, or managing intense emotions. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, codependency, and parenting stress.
Patricia describes her style as engaging and respectful. She aims to create a steady space where clients can talk through problems, try new strategies, and notice what helps in daily life. Homework and skill practice are used when they fit the client’s goals.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across many concerns, including trauma and abuse, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, and challenges tied to caregiving, chronic illness, or major life change. She combines strength-based ideas with other therapeutic tools to build a tailored plan.
Clients who want practical strategies and a calm, steady guide may find her approach helpful. The work focuses on real-life changes, one step at a time, and on building skills people can use outside sessions.
Therapeutic approaches for online work and daily life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns by using specific strategies and practice; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental listening stance where the therapist reflects and supports the person’s own insights and choices.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Patricia will work collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what is helpful, so the plan can change as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking to know how she is meeting online. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on a tighter schedule. It also makes it simpler to practice skills between sessions in everyday settings. Licensed professionals tailor session length and focus to what people need, helping therapy fit into daily routines rather than adding extra burden.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Patricia help with?
She addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD, codependency, and trauma-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate, engaging, and patient centered. She focuses on respectful listening and practical skill building to help people meet their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical work experience as a licensed social worker in Arizona.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Arizona.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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