I am Karen Patterson, a licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with 26 years of Clinical experience. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started. During our therapy sessions, you will learn new things, including lessons about emotions, thoughts, coping skills, facing fears and more. We will be developing a plan of action and setting goals. Each session is essentially a problem-solving session while exploring your thoughts and feelings. I will be able to interpret the information you give and show empathy as I look at your situation from your perspective to understand your experience. I am an active listener and provide a safe and calm environment so you can move closer to having the life you wish to work toward accomplishing.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

The therapeutic interventions I provide will allow you to Identify and establish Life goals while feeling empowered.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I use a variety of clinical treatment methods and therapy including but not limited too *Cognitive Behavioral Therapy *Dialectical Behavior Therapy *Mindfulness Person-Centered Solution Focused Brief Motivational Interviewing

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I have a great deal of experience working with all populations in my over 26 years of experience. I am currently providing therapy for Teenagers, Adults and older Adults. My expertise and specialties are in the following areas: * Substance use *Behavioral Issues *Codependency *Coping Skills *Dual Diagnosis *Family Conflict *Life Transitions *Mood disorder *Peer Relationships *Relationship Issues *Self Esteem *ADHD * TRAUMA & PTSD *Anxiety *Stress

About Karen Patterson