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Patricia Green-Metz

Compassionate, experienced therapist focusing on practical change

LCSW Louisiana

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Patricia

Patricia Green-Metz is a licensed LCSW based in Louisiana who brings 30 years of clinical experience to work with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, ADHD, and a wide range of other challenges.

Background and approach

She also focuses on issues related to gender dysphoria, multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, sexual assault and abuse, and self-harm, offering support for intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, career transitions, and coping with life changes. Her practice blends evidence-informed methods with a person-centered stance that emphasizes empowerment and respect.

Patricia uses approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring interventions to the unique story and goals each client brings. She emphasizes collaboration and practical skills while attending to cultural context and the effects of discrimination and marginalization.

Clients can expect a thoughtful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist helps identify patterns, build coping strategies, and foster resilience. Patricia accepts international clients and offers multiple session formats to increase accessibility for people managing busy lives or complex circumstances.

Evidence-informed approaches for online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to shift them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients can explore their experiences at their own pace and clarify personal goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and self-management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will work with each person to consider symptoms, life context, and preferences, adjusting methods over time to find the most useful combination of strategies and supports based on the client's goals.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people juggling work, family, or geographic distance. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy schedule and to continue care across locations, while allowing therapists to deliver skills training, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused work in ways that match a client's daily routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia commonly address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, and many related areas such as gender dysphoria and multicultural concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, emphasizing empowerment, respect, and practical skill building to help clients manage symptoms and pursue personal goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Patricia brings 30 years of experience as a practicing clinician, working with diverse emotional and relational challenges over the course of her career.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential with licence number LA LCSW 10737 and practices from Louisiana.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is available to work with international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Gender dysphoriaMulticultural concernsParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English