About Patrick
Patrick Mettle uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage worry, stress, and addiction-related struggles. He is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor and brings nine years of clinical experience to his work. Patrick keeps sessions direct and practical so people can start making changes quickly.
He focuses on anxiety, stress, and a range of addictive behaviors including drug and alcohol concerns and process addictions such as gambling or pornography.
How Patrick works
He also supports people dealing with grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes like separation or midlife transitions. Patrick pays attention to shame, guilt, and issues tied to a dependent personality style. In sessions he creates an open space for people to share thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Conversations are collaborative - he listens, asks questions, and helps people try small, realistic steps between meetings. Progress is measured in concrete changes rather than labels or long explanations. Patrick has worked with military-connected concerns and aging and geriatric issues among his focus areas.
He helps people think through life purpose and men’s issues when those topics come up. His approach aims to make emotional and behavioral changes feel doable. To begin, he encourages a simple first step: complete the intake steps and schedule a session.
From there he and the person will shape a plan that fits their circumstances and goals.
What Patrick works with
The areas below are the ones Patrick selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
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Training and background
| Register | LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques work in online therapy
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, practical steps people can try between sessions. One common approach uses problem-focused strategies to reduce anxiety and stress by identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing new coping skills. This helps when worry or stress make daily tasks harder.A second approach emphasizes structured work around addictive behaviors, helping people spot triggers, develop alternative habits, and build routines that reduce harmful patterns. That style often includes short exercises and goal setting to track progress over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try techniques that fit their needs, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients are involved in choosing tasks and measuring small changes across sessions.
Online formats make this work flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or use written prompts during exercises. These options help people keep momentum while balancing other commitments.
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