Hello, and welcome to my room. My name is Christopher D Patchet Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Pennsylvania. I have been working in mental health for the past 9 years. I started working with homeless veterans and fell in love with helping others achieving their goals. Since then I completed my Degree in Social Work and got my license to work in therapy. My style includes a warm engagement. I provide a completely non-judgmental environment to allow a space to be opened with thoughts, feelings, and communications. You have taken the hardest step of asking for help, and I believe that we can work together to overcome the barriers of your problems, and to achieve your goals.
First session would be building a rapport. Being able to get a background and figuring out what your goals are in therapy. Coming up with a plan to gaining those goals and developing trust.
My biggest strength is having empathy. Being able to read people well and having a good understanding of how you are feeling in the moment.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for depression and anxiety. I was trained in CBT and was my first method of providing treatment.
I was trained and was certified for EMDR while working with veteran with PTSD. I have used it in both veteran and private practice for trauma focused Therapy.
I was trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy while working with Veterans at the Veteran's Affairs. I have used it both for veterans with PTSD and in private practice trauma focused Therapy.