Emily M. (Emily) Patulski
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I have 17 years of experience working with young people on issues including anxiety, depression, binge-eating, family dynamics, & relationship issues.
As a social worker, I understand and emphasize the important role that systems play in our lives and development; this includes family, school, peer/social groups, community, and society as a whole. My overall therapeutic approach is strengths-based and solution-focused. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches in my clinical practice including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practice. I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person and am an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. I strongly value diversity and welcome clients from all walks of life to my practice. I am body-positive and believe in body-liberation, which means freedom from stigma and oppression for all bodies. I recognize the unique challenges that today's youth face, and I look forward to helping you not only survive, but thrive.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Body Image
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People seeking asylum
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
- Feminist Therapy
- Social Skills Training
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Wise Mind Psychotherapy, PLLC
Office Building
1829 East Franklin StreetUnit 1200BChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Cigna – North Carolina
- Optum – North Carolina
- United Health Care – North Carolina
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
C010906, North Carolina
Certificates
Certified Grief Counselor
Evergreen Certifications
Education
Boston University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2007
Macro Practice Track--Program Planning and Development
Boston University College of Arts and Sciences
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2005
Psychology with minor in Women's Studies