Just play a white/black mage until 2.0 if using a gamepad is too frustrating for you.

Seriously, it's so easy. Click target. Hit number. Click new target. Hit other number. No movement involved, usually.

Melee combat is so distinct in XIV that (to me at least) it plays better with the gamepad. Currently, at least.

And my WoW girlfriend can attest to being a White Mage.