Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. As a licensed therapist in Arizona, I bring over a decade of experience supporting individuals through complex emotions. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction with compassion and expertise.
I specialize in addressing women's issues, self-esteem, communication difficulties, managing emotions and healing from past experiences. My approach focuses on empowering clients to develop self-love, explore life purpose, and work through feelings of guilt, shame, and attachment challenges.
I create a supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and move towards personal growth. Whether you're struggling with unhealthy coping, having a hard time managing emotions, relationship dynamics, or seeking to understand yourself more deeply, I'm committed to walking alongside you with understanding and professional guidance.
My therapeutic style is collaborative and tailored to meet your unique needs, honoring your individual journey and strengths. I believe in creating a space of mutual respect where you can explore, heal, and transform.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
AZ LCSW LCSW-18984
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gwen Kittell. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is a wonderful therapist. She is great at listening and recognizing what is really bothering you, even when you don’t say it. She feels like a safe space. She is very warm and inviting. She is very professional and timely.
Written on Apr 15, 2026 after therapy with Gwen for 4 months on issues concerning coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Gwen is an absolutely wonderful therapist and person. She is kind, compassionate, and very skilled at her job. She created a therapeutic environment of acceptance, growth, and self-trust. I will forever be grateful!
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Gwen for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Gwen is the best therapist I've ever worked with. I have been scheduling weekly sessions with her for about 2 years. Every session has been valuable. She is a great listener and is attentive to my needs in the moment. She makes me feel safe and heard.
Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Gwen for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Gwen is one of the best therapists I have had. I usually struggle to feel comfortable in session but I immediately felt comfortable with Gwen and have gotten farther in a few sessions than I normally get in months. Very highly recommended
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Gwen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Gwen is an active listener and really participates in being a strong advocate in my everyday problems she has great insight to issues and really responds well. She truly does feel for her patients and just wants us to get better and help us work through our demons. I have never had a therapist listen and give active feedback like she has. Even on my rough days I just want to smile while talking in our appointments.
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Gwen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Shes very kind and smart
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Gwen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd