- Focus on thoughts and habits
- Warm collaborative style
- Practical skill building
About Patrick
Patrick Elzey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana. He brings 15 years of experience helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He also works with concerns like sleep problems, addictions, ADHD, grief, and career or parenting challenges.
Patrick keeps the room warm and interactive. He focuses on listening without judgment and tailoring the work to each person's needs. He avoids stigmatizing language and aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity.
He draws on several therapy approaches to match the work to the person. That includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Patrick blends techniques from these methods to help clients notice thoughts, change unhelpful habits, and try new behaviors.
Sessions often focus on practical steps. People learn ways to manage anxiety, cope with grief, set healthier routines, or address substance use and impulse problems. He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, relationship communication problems, and life transitions.
Patrick aims to help people build skills they can use every day. He encourages small, manageable changes and uses a collaborative style so clients can set goals that matter to them.
Patrick keeps the room warm and interactive. He focuses on listening without judgment and tailoring the work to each person's needs. He avoids stigmatizing language and aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity.
He draws on several therapy approaches to match the work to the person. That includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Patrick blends techniques from these methods to help clients notice thoughts, change unhelpful habits, and try new behaviors.
Sessions often focus on practical steps. People learn ways to manage anxiety, cope with grief, set healthier routines, or address substance use and impulse problems. He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, relationship communication problems, and life transitions.
Patrick aims to help people build skills they can use every day. He encourages small, manageable changes and uses a collaborative style so clients can set goals that matter to them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes when someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It’s often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skill building for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with impulsivity, anger, and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs shift.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which remote formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use skills learned in therapy in the settings where they live and work, helping translate new habits into daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patrick commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addictions, ADHD, grief, and issues around career and parenting.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a warm, interactive approach that centers respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing language.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience as a practicing clinician in the mental health field.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.