Christopher Patchet, LCSW

Christopher Patchet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania who helps people facing addiction, trauma, relationship strain, anger, depression, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and ADHD. He brings nine years of experience in mental health and works with veterans on trauma-related concerns. Christopher aims to make the first step feel easier for someone who is worried or unsure about starting therapy.

His approach is warm and straightforward. He creates a non-judgmental space where people can talk through thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps that a person can try between meetings.

Christopher uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and client-centered techniques. He tailors methods to match each person's goals, drawing from these approaches to address symptoms and day-to-day struggles. He emphasizes skill-building for mood, panic, and addictive behaviors.

Before private practice he worked with homeless veterans and continues to support veterans through Veterans Affairs. That background shaped his focus on trauma, addiction, and the stress caregivers often face. He describes his role as a collaborator who helps people break problems into manageable parts.

Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online by following the platform's matching and scheduling steps. Christopher works with each person to set clear goals and track progress over time.

How evidence-based approaches work online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It is often used for depression, panic, mood disorders, and work on addictive patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps a person notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life-direction concerns. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an approach used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity when trauma is a central issue.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher will talk with each person about goals and life circumstances, then pick methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process can change over time as goals shift or new issues come up.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when less bandwidth is needed or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, faster follow-ups between sessions, and flexibility for people with busy schedules. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to fit therapy into everyday life.