Kris Patterson

"People need therapy because those who hurt them won't get therapy." If this resonates, I’m here to help you break the cycle. I’m a Virginia LPC specializing in anxiety, burnout, and harmful emotional patterns. Using CBT and IFS, we’ll move you from "frazzled" to fulfilled. Telehealth-only. Insurance/billing made easy through Headway.

Together we will identify the 'why' behind your stuck points and build a 'how-to' for your healing. We’ll use CBT to tackle immediate stress and IFS to heal the deeper parts of your story. My goal is to help you transition from a state of constant survival to one of intentional growth, giving you the tools to set boundaries and reclaim your calm.

Clients describe me as a grounded, warm, and highly practical partner in their healing. They appreciate my ability to 'get it' quickly and my directness in helping them spot harmful patterns they hadn’t seen before. I’m often told my approach feels less like a clinical interview and more like a transformative conversation that leads to real change.

I specialize in working with people who feel 'stuck' in cycles of anxiety, burnout, or relationship friction. My ideal clients are often the 'fixers' or 'helpers' who find themselves exhausted by trying to manage everyone else’s needs while their own fulfillment takes a backseat. I help them set boundaries and break harmful emotional patterns.

I became a therapist because I was tired of repeating relationship patterns that didn't serve me or the people I love. I realized I had to be the change I needed, which led me on a journey to becoming an LPC. I know firsthand the courage it takes to transform your life, and I am passionate about helping others find that same path to resilience.

My practice, NHC&W, offers a 'whole-body' telehealth approach for residents across Virginia. I strive to make therapy accessible and transparent; by partnering with Headway, I ensure your insurance and billing are handled seamlessly so we can focus on your growth. When I’m not in session, I’m dedicated to my own ongoing journey of wellness and balance.