Patrick Elzey, LCSW - Therapist in Indiana

Calm and direct
Skills-based
Goal focused

About Patrick

Patrick Elzey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 15 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and life changes. He aims for a straightforward style and offers steady support as people take steps toward change.

He uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help clients tackle symptoms and improve daily routines. Sessions often involve setting simple goals, learning skills to manage strong emotions, and trying small behavior changes between meetings. Patrick emphasizes respect and listens for what matters most to each person.

People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including sleep problems, career strain, grief, ADHD, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. He also addresses issues such as caregiver stress, body image, hoarding, and impulsivity. The work centers on what clients want to change and how to make those changes realistic.

Patrick combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy in ways that fit each client. He explains techniques simply and practices them together with the client so they can be used between sessions. The focus is on usable tools rather than jargon.

To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location and availability.

Therapeutic approaches to use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice painful thoughts while focusing on values and committed action. It helps when worry or avoidance gets in the way of what someone wants to build in their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and building better emotion regulation in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patrick will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He adapts techniques in-session and suggests simple exercises to practice between meetings so progress can continue outside of therapy.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that working with a licensed professional remotely helps them use skills in the context of everyday life and keeps therapy practical and goal oriented.

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 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 / loneliness Life purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood 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

Credentials

Indiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Patrick works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, ADHD, grief, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is the therapy style like?

Therapy is warm, interactive, and respectful. Sessions focus on practical skills, goal setting, and small behavior changes a person can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 15 years of experience working in mental health and brings that background to sessions.

What credential and location details should I know?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - based in Indiana.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.