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Cecilia I. Patino

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC

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890 South Kerr Avenue Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403
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You’re the one everyone relies on. The strong one. The responsible one. The one who made your parents’ sacrifices “worth it.” But lately, you’re exhausted. As a first-generation Latino/a, you may feel caught between two worlds — balancing family expectations, cultural values, and your own dreams. You love your family deeply, yet you feel the weight of pressure, guilt, anxiety, or self-doubt. On paper, you’re doing well. Inside, it can feel overwhelming.
Together, we’ll explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck — whether that’s perfectionism, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or carrying guilt for wanting something different. I help clients process past experiences, including childhood adversity or generational trauma, while building practical tools to manage anxiety and regulate emotions.
Healing doesn’t mean turning your back on your culture. It means learning how to honor yourself within it. You’ve carried a lot on your own. You don’t have to anymore.
Take the first step to help. Call or Cecilia I. Patino now - (910) 727-5248

My Practice at a Glance

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Cultivate Wellness Counseling

890 South Kerr Avenue

Suite 200

Wilmington, NC 28403 map

(910) 727-5248
My website
I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Self Esteem 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Let's Connect (910) 727-5248
Photo of Cecilia I. Patino, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Cultivate Wellness Counseling

890 South Kerr Avenue

Suite 200

Wilmington, NC 28403 map

(910) 727-5248
My website
I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Self Esteem 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
Photo of Cecilia I. Patino, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Cecilia I. Patino
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (910) 727-5248
Photo of Cecilia I. Patino, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Cecilia I. Patino
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (910) 727-5248

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 18488 Cecilia Ines Patino
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Wake Forest University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2022
Photo of Cecilia I. Patino, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Cecilia I. Patino
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (910) 727-5248
Photo of Cecilia I. Patino, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Cecilia I. Patino
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (910) 727-5248

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Cecilia I. Patino, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Cecilia I. Patino
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (910) 727-5248
Photo of Cecilia I. Patino, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Cecilia I. Patino
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (910) 727-5248

8 Endorsements

Buffy Andrews
Buffy Andrews
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWBCFWP
Cecilia is such a discerning therapist/counselor. She has a wide variety of skills and genuinely has a heart for seeing people heal. Cecilia has a great balance of being direct yet playful and compassionate!
Laura Shaw
Laura Shaw
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSW
Cecilia is such a gift to clients and those who know her! She's very knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful. She has a great way of creating warmth and helping people to feel comfortable. She also has a great sense of humor!
Brittany Patterson
Brittany Patterson
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Cecilia is an amazing therapist! She is very supportive of her clients and assists them with better understanding their unique path to healing.
Allelia Zalvin
Allelia Zalvin
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Cecilia is a caring, compassionate and dedicated therapist. She utilizes effective techniques, coupled with her incredible personality to not only meet her clients where they are but to help them reach their full potential.
Meghan Engle
Meghan Engle
Licensed Clinical Mental Health CounselorLCMHCNCC
Cecilia brings a calming presence and tailors therapy to each client's needs, helping them discover strengths and navigate challenges. Her compassionate approach fosters growth and empowers clients to achieve personal wellness.
Staci Ellsworth
Staci Ellsworth
CounselorLCMHCA
Cecilia is a down to earth, relational, and empathetic clinician! She has a unique way of making her clients feel seen and understood from the moment they step through her door. I would enthusiastically recommend her to everyone I know!
Caro Bird
Caro Bird
CounselorMALCMHCANCC
Cecilia is a compassionate, bilingual counselor - she excels in creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered, helping them develop effective coping strategies and navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.
Megan Kovach
Megan Kovach
Licensed Clinical Mental Health CounselorLCMHCNCC
Cecilia is compassionate about the clients she serves and provides a warm and inviting space for the clients she serves. Cecilia provides bilingual services and is a dedicated therapist.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Location

Primary Location

Cultivate Wellness Counseling

890 South Kerr Avenue

Suite 200

Wilmington, NC 28403

(910) 727-5248

Nearby Areas

Photo of Cecilia I. Patino, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Cecilia I. Patino
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (910) 727-5248
Photo of Cecilia I. Patino, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Cecilia I. Patino
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (910) 727-5248