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Patrick Elzey

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Patrick Elzey, LCSW

Indiana

LCSW working with stress and parenting

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting concerns
  • CBT and ACT methods

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, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, addictions, grief, and sleep problems. He also addresses concerns like ADHD, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes.

Patrick keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He offers conversational work that focuses on what is happening now and what people can try between meetings. He uses everyday language and clear tools rather than jargon. Expect to talk through specific problems and practice skills you can use at home.

His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. That mix lets him work on thoughts, emotions, behavior patterns, and values rather than relying on one fixed method. He often pairs skill work with reflective conversation to help people make choices that matter to them.

Patrick has a background in social work and brings experience with addiction, trauma, and mood disorders. He also helps people facing caregiver stress, blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and aging-related adjustments. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where goals are practical and focused.

To begin, people select the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It helps people move toward a meaningful life rather than getting stuck trying to eliminate every unwanted feeling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and build different habits to reduce anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings attention to emotion regulation and coping skills useful for strong or rapidly changing feelings. It emphasizes practical strategies for distress tolerance and clearer communication.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick approaches that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can guide which approaches and session rhythms will best match your situation and goals.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

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

Listed in

Indiana

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship concerns, addictions, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, and related issues.

What is his style of therapy?

He uses practical, conversational work that combines skill practice with reflective discussion. Sessions focus on steps you can take between meetings.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and practices from that state.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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 in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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