Paula Patterson, LCSW
North Carolina · 20 years in practice
Paula Patterson is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by life.
License and registration
- LCSW, North Carolina
- C009264 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1740524651 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Paula
Paula Patterson is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by life. She focuses on clear, steady support for adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
Paula works with people who are coping with grief, ADHD, bipolar mood changes, and the strain that comes from caregiving or compassion fatigue. Paula uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and jealousy.
Background and approach
She also offers care for survivors of sexual assault and for those who struggle with self-harm. Sessions are direct but warm, with attention to what each person needs in the moment. Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based ideas, Client-Centered listening, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills.
That mix lets her tailor work to reduce distress, change unhelpful patterns, and strengthen emotional regulation. Paula has practiced in North Carolina throughout much of her career. She draws on two decades of clinical experience when helping people sort through painful feelings and rebuild routines that support health and stability.
People who meet with her can expect clear goals, practical coping strategies, and steady support while they try new ways of thinking and acting. She focuses on small, manageable steps that fit into everyday life and on helping clients notice progress along the way.
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
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- 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
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Paula often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on values and small committed actions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, which makes it easy to practice between sessions and track progress.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. Paula will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs and preferences. If something doesnt fit, she adjusts the plan so work in sessions feels useful and relevant.
Online work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets you use visual cues and practice skills in conversation. Phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messages are helpful for quick check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain steady contact with a licensed therapist.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Paula commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and related problems like jealousy, obsessions, compulsions, and self-harm.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is warm, direct, and practical. Sessions combine acceptance-based strategies, cognitive behavior techniques, attachment-focused thinking, client-centered listening, and DBT skills to reduce distress and build coping tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Paula brings 20 years of clinical experience to her practice, applying long-term practice knowledge to everyday challenges and complex emotional concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the client.
How does cost and billing 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 Paula?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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