LCSW

Patricia Green-Metz, LCSW

Experience30 years
LocationLouisiana
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Patricia

Patricia Green-Metz brings 30 years of clinical experience as an LCSW practicing in Louisiana and offers focused support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, and a broad range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

She centers care on culturally responsive and affirming interactions, attending to multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and the complex effects of gender dysphoria and sexual assault. Patricia emphasizes empowerment and collaboration as clients work through grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting struggles, career transitions, or coping with life changes.

Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques with a strengths-based, client-centered stance that respects each person's lived experience. Patricia draws on cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior methods, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to help clients develop practical skills for emotion regulation, improved relationships, and clearer decision-making.

She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can explore patterns, build resilience, and pursue meaningful growth while navigating difficult symptoms such as bipolar mood shifts, paranoia, self-harm urges, or compassion fatigue.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia frequently combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients clarify goals, identify unhelpful thinking patterns, and build practical coping skills. Client-centered therapy prioritizes the client's perspective and fosters a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship that supports self-directed growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and mood regulation.

She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy when difficulties with emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, or self-harm urges are present. DBT offers structured skills training in mindfulness, distress tolerance, and relationship management that can be adapted to individual goals and situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be determined together based on a client's needs, goals, and preferences. Patricia works collaboratively to tailor methods and adjust strategies over time so the plan remains practical and responsive.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from different locations while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, and career or parenting challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing empowerment, respect, and culturally responsive care while integrating practical skill-building into sessions.

What is Patricia's professional background?

Patricia is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience providing psychotherapy and support across diverse clinical concerns.

Where is Patricia licensed to practice?

She holds the Louisiana LCSW license with number LA LCSW 10737 and practices out of Louisiana.

Does she work with people who live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to English-speaking people regardless of location.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Gender dysphoriaMulticultural concernsParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English

What Patricia can help with

Patricia Green-Metz works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Patricia works with diverse communities addressing depression, relationship dynamics, and family conflicts.

How Patricia approaches therapy

Patricia's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Louisiana, with 30 years of clinical experience.