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Patricia Gillett, LCSW

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Patricia

Patricia Gillett is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Arizona with 18 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She has supported people facing a broad range of challenges including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship concerns, ADHD, self-esteem struggles, sleep and eating difficulties, and career or parenting questions. Her practice also attends to issues such as compassion fatigue, intimacy-related problems, and mood disorders like depression and bipolar conditions.

Her therapeutic stance is warm, patient, and client-centered, drawing on multiple evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. Patricia blends Internal Family Systems with cognitive-behavioral strategies, acceptance-based work, client-centered listening, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to create individualized plans.

She emphasizes collaboration and respect while helping clients identify strengths, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs and goals, with an emphasis on practical skills and compassionate support.

Patricia frames therapy as a partnership aimed at fostering resilience, clearer communication, and greater well-being over time.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a way to explore different parts of oneself - such as protective or wounded aspects - and helps people develop more compassionate internal relationships, which can assist with trauma, self-criticism, and emotional regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action, often supporting stress, anxiety, and motivation concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching concrete skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and compulsive or avoidance behaviors.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; Patricia works with each person to identify which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts techniques from these models to fit individual needs and reviews progress together to refine the plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule care around work, family, or mobility limits. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver the same core interventions and skill-building work as in-person care while supporting access and continuity of treatment.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, sleep and eating problems, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate, engaging, and patient centered, focusing on collaboration, respect, and individualized treatment plans that integrate strengths and practical skills.
What background and experience does she bring?
Patricia has 18 years of clinical work experience supporting people through a variety of life challenges and behavioral health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Arizona under AZ LCSW LCSW-16339.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her practice?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English