Patricia Gillett

Patricia Gillett is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of practice in Arizona. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship strain, ADHD, self-esteem struggles, and anger. Her tone is compassionate and patient and she aims to help clients feel heard and respected from the first session.

Patricia uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She uses client-centered principles to keep the focus on the person's goals and values.

She also brings mindfulness and acceptance ideas into sessions to help people tolerate difficult feelings and respond rather than react. Dialectical behavior strategies are used when clients need practical skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Treatment plans are individualized and often include short-term skills work as well as deeper exploration when needed.

Patricia keeps sessions grounded and practical. She helps people set clear, manageable goals and practices skills together in session. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted based on what’s working.

People who feel overwhelmed by life changes, struggling with relationships, or wrestling with strong anger may find this approach useful. She encourages small steps that fit into everyday life and supports clients through setbacks as part of the change process.

How These Therapies Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and learning to take committed action even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, depression, and problems like anger by shifting attention toward values-based steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering clear tools for managing mood, worry, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which approaches match a person's goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as goals change so the plan stays practical and useful.

Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by cutting travel time and allowing for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make regular practice of skills simpler, since exercises and homework can be reviewed during sessions in real time. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and homework so work between meetings feels manageable and relevant to daily life.