- Anxiety and stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- CBT and ACT methods
About Patrick
Patrick Elzey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with people presenting stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, depression, and life transitions, and lists social anxiety and phobia among the concerns he addresses.
He describes a straightforward, interactive approach in sessions. Patrick focuses on practical skills and clear conversation. Sessions typically cover coping strategies, behavior change work, and ways to reduce avoidance related to social situations.
Patrick draws on several evidence-informed methods. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take meaningful action. He also incorporates Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to support emotion regulation and problem solving.
People come to him for a wide range of issues, including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and relationship or parenting stresses. He also lists additional focus areas such as caregiver strain, body image, hoarding, and impulsivity, which can overlap with anxiety and avoidance behaviors.
Patrick asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session after selecting the See online therapy options button. Costs vary with location and are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still take action toward what matters to them. It often focuses on small, doable changes in behavior rather than trying to eliminate every uncomfortable thought. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce avoidance and anxious reactions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so people can clarify their values and goals.Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about their worries, goals, and what feels useful. Together they pick techniques or practices to try and adjust them over time if something does not fit.
The therapist's specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people use methods like in-session skill practice or guided exposure exercises from home. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to remote sessions so people can practice between meetings and track progress over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patrick commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct, interactive style focused on practical skills and clear conversation to address avoidance and coping.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience as a clinician working with a broad range of mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.