Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Indiana / 34008580A
- NPI1346895679
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIndiana
About
- Anger management
- CBT and ACT
- Stress and coping
About Patrick
Patrick Elzey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 15 years of experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and coping with life changes. Sessions also address career pressures, sleep problems, grief, parenting challenges, and attention-related issues.
He uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage strong emotions and patterns that cause trouble. That includes approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, and existential ideas. In sessions he offers clear strategies alongside space to talk through what matters most.
People come for help with relationship strain, communication and control issues, or problems that stem from trauma and abuse. He also works with concerns like impulsivity, hoarding, substance misuse, and compassion fatigue. Patrick addresses both everyday stresses and longer-term mood or behavioral struggles.
His style balances active skill-building and reflective conversation. That can mean learning new behavior tools, practicing mindfulness techniques, or naming values that guide choices. He aims to reduce the immediate burden of anger or anxiety while also addressing the patterns that keep them coming back.
Sessions consider the whole context of a clients life, including caregiving roles, blended family dynamics, and work-related strain. Patrick draws on his clinical approaches to help people set practical goals and try out different ways of managing reactions and relationships.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them while learning to let unhelpful thoughts move through. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness to reduce reactive responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, and will adjust strategies as needed. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and shifting course when something is not helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and remove travel time. For practical reasons, some people prefer audio-only sessions to reduce bandwidth needs or video sessions when visual interaction helps skills practice. Patrick uses his clinical approaches to keep sessions focused on real-world changes and manageable steps.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strains, and ADHD-related challenges among other concerns.
How does he approach anger and strong emotions?
He combines practical skill teaching with reflective conversation, using methods from CBT, DBT, and ACT to reduce reactive patterns and build new ways of responding.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience working in mental health settings.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Indiana and holds the LCSW credential in that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.