Sejal Patel
(she/her)
Hiya. My name is Sejal Patel, and I am currently licensed in North and South Carolina, as a LMFT. As a therapist, I show curiosity when my client(s), families, and couples ask me for guidance. Majority of my clients', share the assumption, because I am a therapist, I experience minimal challenges in life and relationships. I wish that was true. My professional education and knowledge has been helpful and useful. Truthfully, the lessons I learned by experiencing failures, challenges, and struggles of life are the true heroes to how I find my solutions. I welcome your curiosity to a collaborative process that combines my professional expertise, your life experience knowledge, and the power of creative solutions.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
At the beginning of our first session, the client can expect tasks such as, reviewing the completion and content of the documents they completed prior. Reviewing documents perfectly paves a smooth transition into the reason which led the client(s) to therapy. As the conversation continues, I will ask questions to gain more insight and understanding, including what the client(s) hope to achieve from the therapeutic process. Lastly, I will share information about my professional therapeutic style, approach, expectations, limitations, risks, and an opportunity for client(s) to ask questions. This will allow for an informed decision on future collaboration to be determined. At the closing to every session, the client(s) will be asked to provide a reflective evaluation of the session.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength is my innate compassion, empathy, and creative ability to present information tactfully that empowers my clients' autonomy.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
An ideal Client is one who is ready to heal; one who is ready to put in the work. This journey is unique and requires effort, not perfection. I encourage all my clients to focus on their goal, rather than getting caught up with how the goal will be achieved. Allow the process to surprise you by being open to the unexpected.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Other specialties
ADHD
Anger Management
Life Transitions
Parenting
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Trauma and PTSD
I identify as
Asian / Asian American
Hindu
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
North Carolina
South Carolina
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
NC State Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Couples Counseling
I ask couples what their reason is for choosing couples counseling and what outcome are hoping for. On reflection, I understand why they choose therapy; relationships are significant and impacting. While my couples work towards their relationship goal(s), my goal is to understand and support their journey, for the best outcome.
Family Therapy
We are a product of our environment. Our childhood upbringing, interpersonal interactions, and societal expectations are influential players in our lives. To increase the chances of sustaining my clients' desired achievements, my methods encourage and support change with the whole (metaphorically and literally) system.
Strength-Based
Many of my clients, especially the children and adolescents, struggle to recognize their abilities, talents, skills, and strength. They possess amazing characteristics and traits; and I love empowering and reinforcing what already exists, in every opportunity that presents itself.
30 ratings with written reviews
March 9, 2026
I appreciated Sejal’s approach to our session. Sejal had a very open mind, was courtesy and challenging with her questions. I appreciate that Sejal wanted me to voice my feelings and let me put into words my thoughts. Sejal is very open and honest and her personality is very authentic.
Verified client, age 25-34
March 7, 2026
Absolutely great first session, I cannot recommend Sejal enough! Her authenticity and directness were welcome and made the session very helpful. Looking forward to scheduling future sessions.
Verified client, age 25-34
February 16, 2026
In the first meeting only she managed to calm my anxiety which is something even I have trouble doing