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Dr. La Toya Patterson

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Licensed Counselor The Essence of Healing, LLC
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, Life Transitions,
Insurance: United Healthcare, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, Optum

Introduction

Dr. La Toya L Patterson is a native and current resident of Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patterson attended Roosevelt University, where she received her BA in Psychology and MA in Clinical Professional Psychology. She has a MA in Forensic Psychology with a concentration in Law Enforcement from Argosy University. Dr. Patterson also received her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Adler University. Dr. Patterson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and she is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has about 12 years of experience working in the mental health/counseling field. Dr. Patterson has worked for various mental health organizations where she provided individual counseling to individuals that suffered from moderate to severe mental health conditions as well as substance abuse/dependency. She also worked for a local insurance company on the Ready Response Team, where she provided resources for individuals experiencing mental health crises. Dr. Patterson is currently an Assistant Professor at Chicago State University, where she teaches master-level students in the CMHC program, and she also has her own private practice in counseling.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

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Highlights

  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCPC #180.011662 (IL) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
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Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Dr. La Toya Patterson accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • United Healthcare
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Optum

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Counseling $100 - $180
  • Couples Counseling $130 - $200

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Dr. La Toya Patterson accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Dr. La Toya Patterson is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Dr. La Toya Patterson offer telehealth appointments? Dr. La Toya Patterson does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Dr. La Toya Patterson specialize in? Dr. La Toya Patterson specializes in the following areas: Addiction, Adjustment Disorder, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Blended Families, College Mental Health, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Peer Relationships, Self Esteem, Stress, Substance Use, and Trauma.
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