Christopher Patchet, LCSW
LCSW helping people manage anger and trauma
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Christopher works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Christopher
Christopher Patchet is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anger and related concerns. He supports people dealing with addictions, trauma, depression, and relationship strain. Christopher writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.
He has nine years of experience in mental health work. Early in his career he worked with homeless veterans, and he continues to support veterans with trauma-related issues through work with Veterans Affairs.
Background and approach
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW, in Pennsylvania. In sessions he aims for a warm, nonjudgmental tone. He encourages open talk about thoughts, feelings, and communication patterns.
Practical steps and real-life exercises are often part of the work to help move toward specific goals. Christopher uses a mix of approaches depending on each person's needs. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build new skills.
He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas and mindfulness to help people tolerate strong emotions without getting stuck. He offers several online session formats including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. People who want to begin complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.
The aim is steady progress toward clearer choices and fewer outbursts.
What Christopher works with
Everything Christopher lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Christopher's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Christopher lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that match your needs
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on learning to notice thoughts and feelings without letting them control actions. It helps people who struggle with anger, avoidance, or repeated unhelpful habits by clarifying values and small steps toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It provides concrete skills to change thinking patterns and reduce reactive responses like anger or panic. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used for processing traumatic memories and easing their emotional impact; it can be helpful for people with trauma-related anger and post-traumatic stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays practical and focused on what the person wants to change.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper therapy and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep progress moving between sessions.
Questions people ask about Christopher
What concerns does Christopher commonly address?
He supports people with anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship problems, parenting strain, self-esteem issues, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is warm and nonjudgmental. He focuses on open conversation and practical steps to help people reach their goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in mental health, including early work with homeless veterans and ongoing work with Veterans Affairs on trauma-related issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to work with international clients as well.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.