Therapist in Concord, North Carolina Melisa Patterson, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 22-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Melisa Patterson, MSW, LCSW
Melisa Patterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management, aging, couples issues, caregiver issues, self-esteem, and managing chronic illnesses. Melisa treats clients ages 18+ utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Supportive Therapy, and other therapeutic modalities. Her approach is person-centered, client directed, and rooted in the power of human connection and therapeutic alliance. Melisa has a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a Certification in Gerontology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with a Minor in Social and Economic Justice from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and holds professional membership in the National Association of Social Workers. In her free time, Melisa enjoys trying new local restaurants with her husband, taking daily walks with her Schnoodle, tending to her houseplants and flower garden, and solving jigsaw puzzles.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 22-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 22-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 22-75+
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Premarital counseling
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Phobias
- Premarital counseling
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Phobias
- Premarital counseling
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Healthcare
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Medcost
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
FAQs
Please call us at 980-766-1801 to schedule an appointment with Melisa Patterson.
Melisa Patterson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 980-766-1801 to find out Melisa Patterson's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Melisa Patterson:
- Aetna
- Alignment Healthcare
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Medcost
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 980-766-1801 to see how we can help.
Melisa Patterson is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Melisa Patterson works at:
Yes, Melisa Patterson does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Melisa Patterson is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: