Therapist profile
Gwen Kittell, LCSW
Arizona
LCSW - Anger and emotional regulation
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Arizona / LCSW-18984
- NPI1053914630
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- CBT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness practice
About Gwen
Gwen Kittell is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Arizona with 11 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and related concerns. Gwen concentrates on practical help for everyday emotional struggles rather than labels or quick fixes.
She often helps people who are wrestling with self-esteem, relationship friction, communication problems, and women's issues. Gwen also supports those facing grief, sleep disruption, parenting stress, career pressure, and ADHD-related challenges. Her work covers both impulsivity and problems tied to attachment or codependency.
Gwen uses a mix of approaches to match a person's needs. She draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on what matters most to the individual. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and practice different responses to anger and anxiety.
For trauma-related concerns she incorporates EMDR and narrative therapy ideas to process difficult memories and reshape how past events fit into a person's life story. Mindfulness methods are used to build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity when frustration rises.
In sessions she emphasizes clear goals and practical skills - better communication, limits, impulse control, and healthier coping with strong feelings. Gwen supports people working through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and finding a clearer sense of life purpose. She encourages steady, manageable steps rather than sudden overhauls.
How sessions work
How Gwen’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on the person's priorities and strengths. In practice this means sessions are guided by what the client wants to address first, whether that is anger at home, workplace frustration, or trouble with relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety active. Online sessions using CBT can include identifying triggers, testing new responses, and practicing skills between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma-related reactions and aims to change how distressing memories affect current emotions and behavior.Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the work. Gwen will collaborate with each person to decide whether client-centered discussion, CBT exercises, EMDR, mindfulness practice, or narrative methods will best meet their goals. That choice is revisited as progress is made and needs change.
Please confirm the specific online session formats available before booking, since the profile did not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or letting someone choose whether to be on camera. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistent work on anger, mood, and coping skills.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, building resentment, and related issues tied to impulsivity and control problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices a collaborative, client-centered style and uses practical tools to help people change thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger and anxiety.
How much experience does she have?
Gwen has 11 years of experience working with adults on issues such as trauma, addiction, depression, and anger management.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Arizona and based in that state.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats were not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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