- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Life purpose focus
About Patrick
Patrick Mettle is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor (LPCC) with nine years of experience. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Patrick’s work often focuses on practical problems like motivation, confidence, and figuring out what matters next.
In sessions he aims to create a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings. He listens for patterns that keep people stuck and works with them to try new ways of responding. Conversations are focused and concrete, with attention to everyday decisions and routines that affect mood and direction.
Patrick often supports people dealing with abandonment issues, divorce and separation, and the fallout from substance or process addictions such as gambling or porn. He also helps those facing midlife questions, men’s issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, aging and geriatric adjustments, and the guilt and shame that follow major life events.
When life purpose feels unclear, he helps people name priorities and test small steps toward meaningful activity. That work looks like breaking big worries into manageable tasks, practicing clearer communication, and experimenting with routines that build confidence.
Patrick works in English and sees clients in Ohio. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
Practical approaches for online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address everyday problems. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative ways of thinking and behaving. This helps when anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt are getting in the way of daily life. Another approach centers on skill-building and behavioral change - practicing small, repeatable actions to improve motivation, reduce cravings, or manage grief reactions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patrick will collaborate with each person to clarify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That means adjusting strategies over time based on what is helpful and what is not. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, require less travel, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick conversation is needed. They also let people join from wherever they are located in Ohio, which can reduce time spent commuting and make consistent scheduling simpler.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include divorce, abandonment, men’s issues, and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He creates a straightforward, nonjudgmental space to talk through feelings and thoughts. Sessions focus on practical steps and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional work experience helping clients with the listed concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Ohio LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and practices in Ohio.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the signup process.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.