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Karen Patterson

Therapist
25 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, I have proudly worked more than 20 years in the Mental Health field. I still enjoy working with clients while providing therapeutic interventions for Adults and teens experiencing trauma, grief & loss, depression, anxiety, self esteem and relationship issues.

My approach to therapy

My practice provides client-centered therapy that promotes a safe, empathetic and nonjudgmental climate.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect:

to work towards goals to alleviate symptoms like anxiety or depression, gain self-awareness, change negative behavior patterns improve relationships, and process past traumas

Key objectives include developing healthy coping mechanisms setting boundaries enhancing emotional regulation

  • Being more productive or working toward long term goals
  • Making positive, healthy changes in their behavior or routine
  • Improve their quality of life

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Creative, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    25 years of experience
  • Training
    BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Winston-Salem State University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Anger management
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Multi-Systemic (MST)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English