
Kayla Patterson
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
I love helping young adults of all identities and backgrounds with trauma, depression, anxiety, and spirituality/faith concerns.
Our life experiences inevitably shape us as individuals. They impact the way we interact with ourselves, others, and the world around us. They even influence our careers, attitudes, and perspectives. In the case of experiencing trauma, this can lead us to live lives characterized by avoiding triggers, feeling isolated, and doing whatever it takes to find spaces that feel safe in a world that, otherwise, feels unsafe. I know the devastation of feeling like you have lost yourself as a result of experiencing trauma, and I know the resiliency it requires to begin to pick up the pieces of what feels like a shattered life and try again. As a licensed counselor, I am here to provide a safe space to talk through painful experiences and emotions. I enjoy working with adults who wish to process past trauma utilizing EMDR, those experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, perfectionism, or low self-esteem, and those who are struggling with spirituality and faith concerns. Seeking help is a big decision, and many find themselves scrolling through a list of therapists, feeling desperate and overwhelmed. I want you to find a counselor who is the right fit, and I offer a free 15 min consultation call so we can get to know each other. If you're looking for support during a difficult season, I would be honored to work with you.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Childhood Abuse
- Life Transitions
- Perfectionism
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Apple Pay
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
- Venmo
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
NC Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
#16582, North Carolina
Certificates
Trained in EMDR
EMDRIA
Certified QPR Gatekeeper
QPR
Instructor for suicide prevention.
Education
UNC Charlotte
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2021