Patrick Elzey

Thoughtful, practical mental health support

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Patrick

Patrick Elzey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 15 years of clinical experience. He approaches care with a compassionate, interactive style that centers respect and individualized treatment planning.

Background and approach

Patrick focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, relationship and family difficulties, sleep problems, and career or parenting challenges.

He draws from several evidence-informed methods to tailor work to each person's needs, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Existential ideas as appropriate. Patrick emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies to help people manage symptoms, navigate life changes, and build coping skills.

He offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging and works with English-speaking clients in Indiana.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Patrick integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as primary tools in his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or sleep problems, using practical exercises and skill-building. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and mindfulness strategies to help people accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful life changes, which can be useful for grief, stress, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adapting methods over time rather than adhering rigidly to a single model. This flexibility helps tailor sessions to what a person needs in the moment and over longer-term work.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility for those juggling work, family, or health constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice strategies between sessions, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver therapeutic guidance from a distance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patrick commonly address?

He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep difficulties, and career or parenting challenges.

What is the general style and approach in sessions?

The style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect and individualized plans while using practical techniques drawn from CBT, ACT, DBT, and client-centered approaches.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Patrick has 15 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and brings that background to his therapeutic work.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LCSW credential with license number IN LCSW 34008580A and practices in Indiana.

Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 shameHoardingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-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

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English