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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| Español 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 Email Cecilia I. Patino now - (910) 727-5248
Let's Connect (910) 727-5248

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
Cecilia I. Patino
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (910) 727-5248
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 18488 Cecilia Ines Patino
- Attended Wake Forest University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Cecilia I. Patino
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email 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
Cecilia I. Patino
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (910) 727-5248
8 Endorsements
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) 727-5248Email Me
Nearby Areas
Cecilia I. Patino
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (910) 727-5248