Paula Patterson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NC

Licensed

Online Counseling

(34 reviews)

LCSW Paula Patterson

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Paula Patterson is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: LCSW Years in Practice: 20 State: North Carolina

Hello! My name is Paula Patterson, MSW, LCSW. I have been working in the mental health field for about 20 years. My training stems from being a school based social worker in my undergrad experience. Traveling my path to teach Love and Logic and 1-2-3 Magic positive parenting techniques to parents mandated to take parenting classes through DSS. I have also had experience with Foster Care department within the same social services. I have also worked with high risk youth in the juvenile justice system. I have provided Functional Family therapy and Family Centered Treatment therapy modalities (just received my second re-certification). I specialize in working with children and family's with special needs like ADHD and those with Autism (neuro diversity). I focus on the strengths of people, what they can do instead of what they can't do. I provide many interventions that will suit your needs. There is hope and solutions to almost every problem. I also have experience with teaching communication skills, behavior control, affective responsiveness, affective involvement and the like. Life is a journey and I appreciate the opportunity to help in anyway, navigating the peeks and valleys of life.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: 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
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Paula Patterson

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Paula is the best! I was very hesitant about therapy and skeptical about the entire idea, however Paula has allowed me to feel comfortable enough to speak and share with her my current struggles. That being said I enjoy our mini sessions and look forward to further healing. I also appreciate how she asks the tough questions that really get to the root! She's amazing thankyou Paula!!

She listens and adapts. A kind soul.

Paula has been a wonderful counselor and was just what I needed for this season of my life. She carries all of the qualities I would want to see in a counselor. She is easy to talk with, holds no judgement, and offers wonderful psychoeducational techniques when needed.

I like Paula! She identifies the things I have issues with that I didn't realize. She is sensitive and understanding and I like her approach to different situations that come up. She is also open to new ideas!

She is amazing

She’s amazing and always knows EXACTLY what to say!

My talk therapist Paula Patterson has helped me more than I can explain. I am really glad I got the chance to work with her navigating through my challenges. I feel much more grounded and I got a better sense of direction in my self discovery thanks to her kind and thoughtful guidance.

Paula has made therapy so easy. She is very easy to talk to and I am proud of the person I am today compared to when I began my healing journey. I would highly recommend Paula, she is encouraging & supportive and has made the hardest thing ive ever had to face feel easier than if I didn't have Paula as my therapist. Thank you

Paula is an excellent therapist - She has helped me through a challenging year, and very responsive.

She is wonderful

I changed therapist two weeks in and im glad I did. She has helped me thru the most difficult time in my life with respect, knowledge, kindness and effort and I will recommend her a million times over

Paula is very kind and welcoming and made my experience starting therapy so much easier. She brings a level of peace and understanding to our sessions and is very easy to talk to. I am extremely grateful to her for her help so far!!

I am so pleased to have been matched with Paula, she is a very kind hearted therapist who makes sharing so easy. Life can feel pretty intense sometimes but having Paula walk alongside my current difficulties has certainly given me hope that I will move forward & through the challenges I'm facing.

Paula has been very understanding and caring. I'm an introvert and this was also my first time doing therapy, so I wasn't sure how it would go. But she made it easy for me to open up. She's helping me work on myself and giving me the tools I need to help me make the change.

Excellent therapist. Very insightful and helpful in recognizing my strengths and suggesting ways to utilize them to influence better outcomes for myself. 10/10. Highly recommend!

Overall Paula has kept her role very professional.

Paula is very professional and supportive. She is a great listener.

Paula is a wonderful counsellor who has helped me to put much of my life in to perspective. My anxiety is much alleviated and with talking and the exercises given to me my Paula, I feel better able to handle my life and the curve balls that come my way. Thank you Paula!

Paula has helped me to get through some tough times. She is knowledgeable, down to earth and a great listener. I know that I am in good hands when I talk to her. I would recommend her to my friends and family.

Paula is kind, knowledgeable and patient.

Paula has been awesome, she understands everything I have said, given me so much help with worksheets and advise! She has been a great help so far!

I love Paula, I feel she listens to me and gives me great tools to help me heal. She is amazing and I love working with her.

Paula quickly assess overall background quickly. Her questions for clarification were spot on. Paula immediately provided helpful and applicable tools/skills and info on setting healthy boundaries.

Paula is a great listener and has helped me understand a lot of things about myself. She gives me the space to digest issues and sends me useful worksheets to work through certain "problems" I might have.

Paula is a great therapist who has been extremely supportive during a difficult time.

Great therapist.

Paula’s approach is gentle and encompassing (she sees all of who I am and I felt validated instead of judged for it), as well as firm and kind (she is talented in seeing and calling me on my own BS, in a simultaneously tactful + encouraging way). I have made immense strides in my healing and growth through our sessions, and I am coming out of them feeling surer of myself and inspired to continue pursuing my life goals. My sincerest gratitude to Paula for her work with me, it has truly changed my life.

She’s amazing

I am very happy in working with Paula. She is very attentive and caring. She listens well and helps me to think things through in a more calmly manner.

Paula has been truly incredible for my mental health goals. From the very first session, she made herself a source of support to me during a very difficult time. She has been reliably nonjudgmental, patient, and kind. Paula’s style as a therapist fosters a dynamic of safety in the therapeutic relationship. I am deeply grateful to have access to therapy with her through BetterHelp.

Paula uses interactive work to make sure I am deeply engaging with my strength and addressing my concerns. She has an empathetic and systematic approach to therapy! Thankyou Paula!

I'm looking forward to my sessions with Paula. I find it comforting to know that I can talk out my thoughts with someone that is non-judgmental and is easy to talk to. For all those who has done therapy before, therapy can be mentally draining but with Paula I always feel relieved after our sessions and I'm so appreciated of that feeling.

Paula is a dynamic and empathetic listner. She has given me comfort when I feel assailed. I'm new to this but am extremely hopeful that I will get the help I need

Great person. She listens and shows that she cares for her clients and goes out of her way to ensure they are doing ok in between sessions. Would highly recommend to anyone

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