Hi, I’m Raven Patten, LCSW—and I’m really glad you’re here.
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like life just isn’t aligning the way it should. A lot of my clients are used to holding it all together for everyone else, but privately feel anxious, burnt out, or unsure about their next step.
My approach is real, collaborative, and focused on helping you get clear and take control of your life again. I believe you are the expert on your own experience—my role is to help you slow things down, make sense of what’s going on, and support you in making choices that actually align with who you want to be.
I often use a blend of:
* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
* Strengths-based approaches
* Solution-focused strategies
I also incorporate what I call a “First Day” mindset—the idea that you can reset, refocus, and move differently at any point, no matter what yesterday looked like.
I support clients navigating:
* Anxiety and stress
* Life transitions
* Burnout
* Self-esteem and identity
* Relationship challenges
* Feeling stuck or unfulfilled
My style is warm, direct, and non-judgmental. I’ll meet you where you are, but I’ll also challenge you when needed—because growth requires both support and honesty.
If you’re ready to get out of your own way and start showing up differently in your life, I’d love to work with you.
Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love
NC LCSW C019728
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Although we've only had one meeting so far, I've enjoyed chatting with Raven. She's fun, the energy is great, and she listens well!
Written on Sep 26, 2026 after therapy with Raven for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
she is the best!!
Written on Sep 14, 2026 after therapy with Raven for 3 months on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes
Awesome therapist.
Written on Sep 01, 2026 after therapy with Raven for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Helping me work through it
Written on Aug 31, 2026 after therapy with Raven for 3 months
Raven is amazing! It’s like talking to my friend! She fosters a very relaxed atmosphere and it makes it so easy to relax and talk.
Written on Aug 18, 2026 after therapy with Raven for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Raven has been key in getting me back into talk therapy. She’s very emotionally intelligent and wants to work with me to overcome my PTSD and restore my self confidence. I’ve been very happy with our sessions.
Written on Aug 15, 2026 after therapy with Raven for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes