Patricia Gillett, LCSW
Compassionate Arizona LCSW with 18 years
- Stress and anxiety care
- Relationship and grief support
- Flexible online session options
About Patricia Gillett
Patricia Gillett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Arizona with 18 years of clinical experience. As an LCSW she brings extensive training in assessment and evidence-informed interventions, and she is licensed in Arizona as AZ LCSW LCSW-16339. Her work focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, motivational struggles, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, ADHD, and self-esteem issues.
Her therapeutic style is compassionate, engaging, and firmly client-centered. She approaches each person with patience, understanding, and respect, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered principles, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to individual needs. Treatment plans are created collaboratively and are designed to address the specific goals and circumstances that a person brings to therapy.
Patricia emphasizes empowerment and practical coping skills while honoring the personal strengths a person already possesses. She works with clients through transitions and complex life challenges, focusing on achievable steps toward greater well-being. Taking the first step toward change requires courage, and she aims to support and guide people through that process with steady, respectful care.
Her therapeutic style is compassionate, engaging, and firmly client-centered. She approaches each person with patience, understanding, and respect, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered principles, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to individual needs. Treatment plans are created collaboratively and are designed to address the specific goals and circumstances that a person brings to therapy.
Patricia emphasizes empowerment and practical coping skills while honoring the personal strengths a person already possesses. She works with clients through transitions and complex life challenges, focusing on achievable steps toward greater well-being. Taking the first step toward change requires courage, and she aims to support and guide people through that process with steady, respectful care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Patricia Gillett have?
Patricia Gillett has 18 years of clinical experience.
Is Patricia Gillett a licensed therapist?
Yes. Patricia Gillett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW. Her license in Arizona is listed as AZ LCSW LCSW-16339.
In which languages does Patricia Gillett provide therapy?
Patricia Gillett provides therapy in English.
Where is Patricia Gillett located?
Patricia Gillett is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Patricia Gillett as my therapist?
You can work with Patricia Gillett through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Patricia Gillett work with international clients?
Patricia Gillett does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Patricia Gillett cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Patricia draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy alongside a client-centered stance to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more adaptive strategies - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) encourages mindful awareness of thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committed actions - it can help with chronic worry, avoidance, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that each person feels heard and respected while goals are developed together.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Patricia collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts interventions over time to match progress and changing circumstances. The work is partnership-oriented and focused on practical steps that matter to the individual.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent care without extensive travel or scheduling strain. These options support continuity of care and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily lives while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each person.