Patrick Elzey, LCSW

Patrick Elzey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana. He brings 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and other life stresses. Patrick speaks plainly and aims to make first steps feel manageable for people who are uncertain about therapy.

His approach is warm and interactive. He emphasizes respect and sensitivity and avoids labels that feel shameful. Sessions focus on the person in front of him and what matters to their daily life, not on fitting someone into a diagnosis.

Patrick uses tools from acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, existential therapy, and client-centered work. That mix is used to build skills, shift unhelpful patterns, and clarify values. He helps people learn practical ways to cope with anxiety, mood swings, grief, sleep problems, or the stress of caregiving.

There is an additional focus on aging and geriatric issues and on challenges caregivers face. Patrick also supports work on addiction, ADHD, parenting strain, and career concerns among other topics. In sessions he often combines short-term skill work with deeper conversation about meaning and goals.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments based on availability. Patrick works in Indiana and conducts sessions in English.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when worry, avoidance, or low motivation get in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and some stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience and pace, giving space for empathy, listening, and self-directed insight.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Patrick will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses.

If you are considering online work, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help people keep progress going when life events make in-person visits difficult. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine and goals.