Paula Patterson, LCSW
Therapist in North Carolina
Paula Patterson is a licensed clinical social worker who offers steady, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain.
- Licensed inNorth Carolina
- LicenseC009264
- NPI 1740524651
- Experience20+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Paula
Paula Patterson is a licensed clinical social worker who offers steady, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain. She writes simply and listens closely to help clients name what feels hard and decide on small, doable steps forward.
With 20 years of experience in North Carolina, Paula focuses on problems that often come together - obsessions and compulsions, self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, bipolar mood challenges, and addiction.
Background and approach
She also helps people facing grief, parenting stress, intimacy questions, and job or career transitions. Her work is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions typically look at patterns that keep problems going and test new ways of responding.
Paula uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs rather than a single fixed method. Attachment-based ideas inform her view of how early relationships shape adult reactions. Paula also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered ways of working to build coping skills and emotion regulation.
People can expect a steady presence, practical tools, and attention to safety when difficult memories or behaviors come up. She helps clients plan manageable changes and practice them between sessions so progress can be felt in daily life.
Credentials
- LCSW (North Carolina)
- License C009264 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1740524651 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Paula lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Jealousy
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Paula names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and practical therapies guide online sessions
Paula uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. This approach helps when worry, trust, or closeness create ongoing conflict or fear in relationships.She also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which teaches noticing difficult thoughts without getting stuck and choosing actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice new, more helpful responses in everyday situations.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Paula will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try methods that fit their needs. She adjusts the plan as progress and challenges emerge so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversational work, phone can be a simple option when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter updates. These options make it easier to schedule regular work, fit sessions into a busy life, and keep momentum between appointments.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Paula work with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship strain along with issues like OCD patterns, self-harm, addictions, grief, and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, building coping skills, and practicing small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Paula has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns in North Carolina.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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