COVID-19
Dr. Patterson is currently offering in person appointments for fully vaccinated and boosted individual and also offers Telehealth.
New Patient Appointments
Dr. Patterson currently has a waiting list for New Patient Appointments - please call the office at 704-366-3400 if you would like to be added to the waiting list. The receptionists are available Monday-Thursday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm to answer any questions.
Nona Patterson,PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Welcome
Nona Patterson, Ph,.D. is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience helping adults and adolescents resolve problems, improve relationships and achieve important life goals. Dr. Patterson has worked with a wide range of issues. Her areas of special interest include working with individuals undergoing emotional distress (depression, anxiety, fear and anger), relationship difficulties (getting along with spouse, family, friends or co-workers), adjustment to a change in one's life (loss of a loved one, separation/divorce, change in health status or work) and individuals recovering from narcissistic relationships (parents/partner)
She works with clients to identify goals that will help them to better their lives by improving their personal relationships, including their relationship with themselves, managing anxiety and/or depression and developing effective coping skills. She helps clients make meaningful values directed behavior changes for overall improved life satisfaction.
Dr. Patterson earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology. She completed her doctoral internship at Broughton State Hospital/Cleveland County Mental Health Center. Her office will be conveniently located in the Southpark area.
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Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Stress management
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Depression
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Situational Depression
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Major Depression
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Chronic Depression
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Insomnia – CBT-I
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Anger Management
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Communication skills
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Emotion regulation skills
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Life Transitions - for example
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Relationship Transitions
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break ups
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marriage
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divorce
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parenting
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aging parents
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loss/grief
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Moving
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School/Career transitions
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going/returning to college
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leaving/starting a job
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starting a new career
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returning to school
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Personal Growth
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Understanding impact of earlier experiences on present life
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Self compassion
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Forgiveness: Self & other
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Assertiveness
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Letting go of
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the inner critic
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shame
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guilt
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regret
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Treatment Specialties
Services
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Individual Therapy
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Adults
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Adolescence 16+
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Seniors 65+
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Telehealth Services
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Video Conferencing though through secure HIPAA compliant platforms
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Treatment Approach
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CPT-I)
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Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)