Gwen Kittell

Evidence-informed therapy for meaningful change

LCSW Arizona

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Gwen

Gwen Kittell is an Arizona-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings 11 years of clinical experience to her practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and related concerns, guiding them toward clearer coping strategies and greater emotional resilience.

Background and approach

Gwen emphasizes empowerment and self-compassion while helping clients untangle issues like self-esteem, attachment, guilt, and shame. Her work often focuses on life transitions and deeper personal themes such as life purpose, women's issues, and healing from past hurt.

Gwen uses a collaborative, client-centered stance while integrating evidence-informed tools including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, and narrative approaches to tailor work to each person's needs. She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore emotions, improve communication, and develop healthier patterns.

Gwen also addresses concerns related to intimacy, relationship dynamics, parenting, career stress, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and substance use. Her practice supports those seeking to move from unhealthy coping toward sustainable change by combining practical skills training with deeper exploration of personal stories and values.

Therapeutic approaches and online care options

Gwen commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR with client-centered principles to support healing and practical change. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so clients can reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and build coping skills. EMDR addresses memories and trauma-related distress by using a structured process that can lessen the intensity of traumatic reactions and aid emotional processing.

She approaches treatment collaboratively, working with each person to determine which methods fit best for their concerns, goals, and preferences. That exploration is part of the therapeutic process, and Gwen tailors interventions over time so that clients feel their care aligns with what they want to accomplish.

Online therapy with Gwen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow scheduling around work or family demands and make it possible to continue consistent sessions when in-person visits aren’t practical. Licensed professionals can still use structured techniques and reflective dialogue through these formats to support progress toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gwen commonly address?

Gwen works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and career or life change difficulties.

What is Gwen's therapeutic style and approach?

She uses a collaborative, client-centered style and integrates methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused techniques to match interventions to each client's goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Gwen has 11 years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with diverse emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for Gwen?

She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona, credential details recorded as AZ LCSW LCSW-18984.

Does Gwen provide services in other languages 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?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to what best fits their needs and schedule.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English