Christopher Patchet , LCSW

Christopher D. Patchet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with nine years of experience in mental health care. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that indicates graduate-level training and the authority to provide clinical assessment and therapeutic services. Christopher began his work alongside homeless veterans, an experience that shaped his commitment to helping people set and reach meaningful goals.

He completed a degree in social work and obtained his professional license to provide therapy. His practice includes work with Veterans Affairs, where he supports veterans coping with trauma-related concerns. In addition to that work, he maintains a private practice and has continued to expand his clinical skill set through formal training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

Christopher works with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including addictions, relationship and parenting difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, self-esteem and ADHD-related concerns. His approach emphasizes warm engagement and a non-judgmental space for exploring thoughts, feelings, and communication patterns. He aims to collaborate with clients to identify barriers and pursue concrete steps toward their goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Christopher draws on several established therapeutic methods to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress - useful for anger, relationship problems, and mood instability. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and lessen their emotional impact.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christopher works collaboratively with each person to explore their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time to find the best fit for recovery and growth.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter interactions are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit treatment into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access licensed professionals when in-person visits are not feasible.