Patrick Mettle, LPCC

Patrick Mettle is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor with nine years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or addictive behaviors. He also supports people working through changes in life, struggles with self-esteem, and concerns common in midlife.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters most. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that can be tried between meetings. Patrick encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes, and he acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage.

In sessions he listens for what a person needs most and adapts his time together accordingly. He works with issues such as abandonment, relationship endings, and guilt and shame. He also addresses addiction-related concerns, including drug and alcohol problems and process addictions like gambling or problematic exercise.

Patrick is experienced supporting men’s issues, questions about life purpose, and concerns that come with aging. He has also worked with people connected to the armed forces and veterans. His approach centers on straightforward conversation, realistic goal-setting, and ongoing adjustments based on what helps.

If someone is unsure where to begin, he offers a starting point and a plan. He focuses on small changes that add up over time and helps people build confidence in managing everyday challenges and transitions.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions

Many evidence-based techniques focus on clear goals and practical steps. For example, goal-focused work breaks larger problems into small, manageable tasks to reduce stress and rebuild confidence. Skills-based strategies teach concrete coping tools for anxiety, cravings, or overwhelming emotions and help people practice those skills between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That shared decision-making helps shape session topics and homework so therapy feels useful and relevant.

Confirm the session formats available before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also gives flexibility for people who need to arrange sessions around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities, while keeping the focus on practical strategies for stress, addiction, grief, and life transitions.