Patricia Heron, LCSW — Therapist in North Carolina

Hi there, I'm Patricia!

I help individuals living with mental health challenges such as anxiety, grief, and life transitions. My goal is to create a supportive, transformative environment where clients can unlock their potential and experience lasting, positive change.

My focus

I work with clients navigating anxiety, grief, and major life transitions. These individuals often face uncertainty—whether from loss, identity shifts, relationship changes, or career changes. Many feel weighed down, struggling to cope with emotions in their current life chapter.

My approach

I integrate a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches—including CBT, mindfulness-based techniques, and more—to empower clients to build resilience and achieve personal growth.

My communication style

I create a compassionate environment where clients feel safe and supported. Working with me feels grounding and gently clarifying. Clients can exhale because they don't have to perform or prove anything. I meet clients where they are, holding space without judgment while helping them explore what's beneath the surface.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to the field of therapy because it gave me the opportunity to positively impact lives in a way that ripples out into the world. Being a therapist isn't just a profession to me—it's a calling rooted in my belief in the strength of the human spirit and our capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change.

My goals for you

Through SMART goal setting (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound), I help clients break down overwhelming concerns into manageable steps, empowering them to make progress at a pace that feels right for them.

Our first session

In our first session, we will discuss the challenges in your environment that led you to seek support.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Schema Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 12 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 12 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical Social Work from Saint Leo University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Patricia Heron