Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Paula Patterson, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C009264
- NPI
- 1740524651
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Paula supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Paula
Paula Patterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and issues such as addiction, grief, and intimacy concerns.
Paula helps people who are coping with anger, low self-esteem, career strain, bipolar mood challenges, and major life transitions. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, jealousy, obsessive-compulsive patterns, seasonal affective disorder, and recovery after sexual assault. Her experience includes work with self-harm and personality-related concerns.
In sessions she uses practical, skill-based methods and talking-through difficult moments. The approaches she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside attachment-focused and client-centered work. She aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on clear goals.
Paula describes therapy as a place to sort through what isn't working and to build tools for everyday life. She helps people identify patterns, try different strategies, and track small changes that add up. Conversations are direct and oriented toward coping skills and emotional regulation.
Her practice reflects long-term clinical experience in North Carolina. Prospective clients who want to understand how she might help are invited to review online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thinking patterns that feed depression or worry and practicing different responses to change mood and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve. That plan can change as skills are practiced and new needs appear.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins on stressful days, or avoid travel time. Ask about which session formats are available when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career pressures, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
Her work blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered methods into practical sessions focused on skills and patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician in my state?
Paula Patterson is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers