About
Hello. My name is Howard Patterson, but I go by Andy. I have been a mental health professional for over 45 years, with the majority of my experience in the field of child welfare. My specialties include, but are not limited to, stress, anxiety, depression, marital and other relationship issues, veteran issues, teenage emotions, and behaviors, as well as parenting styles and issues. My style is non-confrontational and non-judgmental, allowing you to take therapy in the direction you choose. My role is to offer wisdom gained from my years of experience and to perhaps assist you in seeing your issues from a different perspective. Our first meeting will mostly be a "get to know" each other session, discussing where we are from, our family, employment, as well as hobbies, and other enjoyable activities. We will then briefly discuss your reason for seeking therapy, as time allows. While I am not a Biblical scholar, I consider myself to be very spiritual and I will gladly offer my views and thoughts;, with respect to your issues, if you initiate that conversation. I have been a Christian since the age of nine.
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Click HereBasic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
White
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Therapy Specialties
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Jungian
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Couples
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare
Education
- Clark Atlanta University, Master's in Social Work
Years in Practice
10 years
Languages
- English
Faith
- Christian
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 1041C0700X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
- Specialization: Clinical
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LCSW | CSW003087 Verify | GA |
Practice Locations
4310 Shiloh Trce
Valdosta, GA 31602-2393
Phone Number: (229) 247-9430
Fax Number: (229) 247-8430