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Chiquita Patterson, LPC, LCMHC
North Carolina
LPC LCMHC - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Chiquita
Chiquita Patterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 11 years of clinical experience. She practices in North Carolina and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and other life challenges.
She has worked in psychiatric residential facilities, Intensive In-Home Services, and outpatient settings for both children and adults. She also supervised a program serving young adults up to age 24 that focused on employment, education, and health needs. That variety shaped a practical, hands-on way of working with people.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. She uses concrete strategies to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions include conversational check-ins and specific exercises to practice between meetings.
Clients come with a wide range of concerns including addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stresses, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life transitions. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, commitment concerns, domestic violence, family problems, and sexual assault and abuse.
She aims for direct, interactive sessions that identify small, workable changes. People can expect clear steps, homework when useful, and regular review of progress. To begin, the site matching process and an initial scheduling step lead to the first session.
How CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work online
Chiquita uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in their thoughts and behaviors and then try small experiments to change them. CBT sessions typically focus on concrete steps such as tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and practicing new habits that address anxiety, depression, and stress.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach brief attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment awareness. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify specific goals and build on existing strengths with short-term, goal-directed steps. These methods suit concerns like relationship tension, coping with change, and managing symptoms day to day.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining CBT exercises with brief mindfulness practices and focused goal work.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The process begins with the site matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment so practical arrangements can be confirmed.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test alternative responses. Sessions often include practical exercises and short tasks to practice between meetings.
What relevant experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of experience across psychiatric residential care, Intensive In-Home Services, and outpatient work, and she supervised a program for young adults up to age 24 focused on employment, education, and health.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and provides services based in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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