Paula Patterson

LCSW (she/her)20 years of experienceNext available

5.0 (36)

Warm

Solution oriented

Authentic

Are you in search of completing your puzzle? The puzzle we call life? Look no further, together we can find the missing piece(s) and bring the function back into the dysfunction and chaos. Navigating through your thoughts, feelings, and actions to create the unique YOU, you have always wanted and needed. The power is yours! I, Paula Patterson, MSW, LCSW look forward to the opportunity to be a part of your journey. Please feel free to reach out and make your dream life of healthy, happy relationships become a reality,

Please feel free to reach out and make your dream life of healthy, happy relationships become a reality, I am a solution focused therapist.

I, Paula Patterson, MSW, LCSW look forward to the opportunity to be a part of your journey. Please feel free to reach out and make your dream life of healthy, happy relationships become a reality,

First session

During our first session we will be discussing what goals you want to set for yourself, what you want to get out of therapy and consistent weekly therapy sessions to maintain progress.

Strengths

I am a solution focused therapist. For example: If you are having intrusive thoughts, depression or anxiety, I will provide a cognitive behavior therapeutic approach so that you can begin to re-frame your thinking therefore changing feelings and actions helping you feel better.

Ideal clients

I serve clients with anxiety/depression and trauma experiences. When you are ready to feel better and gain a different perspective on how your past experiences can impact your present experiences I am here for you to get on the path to healing.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have used CBT for many years. I find it most helpful and beneficial for depression, anxiety and some OCD symptoms.

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

ACT is beneficial for Autism, as well as anxiety and depression.

Couples Counseling

I have had a wide range of couples counseling experience. I use the TEMPO method to aid couples in active listening, reflections and conflict resolution.

Trauma Informed Care

I have many years of experience with trauma informed care. I use mindfulness techniques and shadow work to aid in getting to the root of the trauma, creating a treatment plan that will benefit moving through trauma work.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

Top specialties

Other specialties

Serves

Licensed in

North CarolinaLicense C009264

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (36)

2 reviews

July 2, 2026

Paula is very attentive, and provides a very warm and safe environment where it's easy to feel safe. I think she's able to grasp pretty quickly the heart of many issues, and she steps in when needed to validate feelings but also to push back when it's needed. I feel like our sessions are very balanced between my partner and I, and Paula makes sure that we don't come to blows, so to speak, over contentious topics during counseling. Paula is phenomenal, and I look forward to working with her more.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 5 with Paula

December 22, 2025

Paula is a warm, caring provider who believes in providing the tools so that I can do the work. She views the client-provider relationship as a team. Failure doesn't exist in Paula's world, even if I feel that way. It's just a detour and another lesson learned on the way to meeting my goals.

Verified client, age 55-64Review shared after session 8 with Paula