- CBT and mindfulness
- Sleep and rest support
- Short-term skill building
About Chiquita
Chiquita Patterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She brings 11 years of direct counseling experience and focuses on practical strategies to help people manage stress, sleep struggles, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Her tone is down-to-earth and respectful, aimed at helping people take small, steady steps forward.
She has worked in settings that include psychiatric residential programs, intensive in-home services, and outpatient services for both children and adults. She also supervised a program supporting young adults up to age 24 with employment, education, and overall health needs. Those roles shaped her ability to adapt plans to different life situations.
Patterson uses cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques in sessions. She prefers an interactive style that focuses on short-term goals and everyday skills people can try between meetings. Conversations are tailored to what each person needs rather than fitting someone into a label.
Her experience includes helping people after physical or emotional abuse and addressing issues such as OCD, ADHD, addiction, grief, and parenting stress. She also supports people working through intimacy challenges, commitment questions, blended family issues, and career transitions.
When someone is ready to make a change, she works to support and empower them. The approach emphasizes practical steps, clearer choices, and building routines that can improve sleep, mood, and daily coping.
How these approaches translate to online care
Chiquita uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to help people change unhelpful thoughts, build healthier routines, and reduce worry. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying new behaviors to improve sleep, mood, or anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and help with sleep and stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to pick strategies that fit their goals and preferences. Together they try methods, notice what helps, and adjust the plan based on real results and daily life demands.
The practical benefit of online therapy is that it can fit into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find online meetings useful for shorter check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, and fitting care around work or family routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, grief, and trauma-related issues.
How would sessions feel in terms of approach and style?
Sessions are described as relatable and interactive, focusing on practical skills and short-term goals. Conversations are tailored to the person rather than relying on labels.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She has 11 years in counseling, with experience in psychiatric residential programs, intensive in-home services, outpatient care, and supervision of a young adult program.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.