Patricia is a clinical psychologist and Academic Director of The Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy at Loyola University Chicago.   Dr Gianotti has authored and co-authored three books, entitled, Listening with Purpose (2012), Uncovering the Resilient Core (2018), and Embracing Therapeutic Complexity (2022). She has also published numerous journal articles on the topics of narcissism, shame, attachment injury, transference and countertransference, and the power of the therapeutic relationship. Her most recent book Becoming a Self-Differentiated Leader, with co-authors Stephen Gianotti and Hoh Kim, will be published in 2026.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Gianotti is the Vice President of The Woodland Group, where she specializes in organization coaching for executives and leadership teams, as well as facilitating workshops and training opportunities for business, educational, and religious institutions.  She has worked with numerous Episcopalian and Lutheran churches in New England, and she has conducted training retreats and workshops for clergy and governing bodies on the topic of bullying, strengthening lay leadership teams, as well as conducting strategic planning initiatives.

Dr. Gianotti is featured in a 12-part YouTube video series along with New Hampshire Bishop Rob Hirschfield, where they are speaking on the topic of Shame and Narcissism from both a religious and psychological perspective. She is also featured on the Earth and Spirt Podcast with Kyle Cramer, and the Loyola Social Work Podcast with Jonathan Singer.  Learn more about Dr. Gianotti on her website at: www.patriciagianotti.com.