About Kaytee

Meet Me

I am Kaytee Gillis (she/her), a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who specializes in working with survivors of family and relationship trauma.

About me:

Zodiac: I’m a Scorpio and the year of the Tiger

I’m a millennial: But I don’t like avocado toast!

INFJ: The outgoing introvert

Neurodivergent: I have traits of autism and ADHD

Femme: I love dresses, hate heels

Curly: Yes, it’s natural. And no, I have never straightened it ;-)

Specialty areas

My specialty area is psychological trauma in families or relationships. Centered on these areas of expertise, I provide the following services:

1. Psychotherapy: Supporting survivors of psychological abuse in families and relationships.

2. Media Contributions: I am a sought after media contributor for the topics of relationships and families, among many others.

3. Writing: I am available for article contributions and collaborations.

4. Speaking: Empowering survivors of relational trauma to move forward

5. Trainings: I provide trainings for clinicians and healthcare workers in the following areas:

   • Working with clients who are survivors of family trauma

   • Education on the effects of parental abandonment

   • Supporting clients with IPV, particularly survivors of psychological abuse who are dealing with post-separation abuse

   • LGBTQ IPV and post separation abuse

Education

• BA Psychology: Clark University, 2009

• MSW- Tulane University, 2012

• PhD- Michigan State University, currently enrolled

• Licensed in Louisiana and Michigan

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