Kaytee Gillis, LCSW

Kaytlyn “Kaytee” Gillis, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, specializing in work with survivors of family of origin trauma, including childhood abuse, family dysfunction, rejection and abandonment.

She is the author of several books on healing from domestic abuse and family trauma including Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect: Move Beyond Insecure Attachment to Build Safety, Connection, and Trust Yourself and Others (New Harbinger, 2025). Kaytee has a popular column on Psychology Today and is a frequent contributor to Psychotherapy Networker whose work has been featured in TIME magazine, BBC World News, Women’s Health Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, and other media outlets.

In addition to her practice and writing, she’s also a PhD candidate at Michigan State University, focusing on intimate partner violence research and provides training nationwide on recognizing patterns of domestic violence and treating family trauma. Find out more about Kaytee at her website: www.kaytlyngillislcsw.com.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kaytlyn Gillis maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Michigan State University. She receives royalties as a published author. Kaytlyn Gillis receives a speaking honorarium from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kaytlyn Gillis has no relevant non-financial relationships.