Patricia Heron
LCSW, 7 years of experience
About me
I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. I help individuals, living with mental health challenges such as anxiety, and life transitions. 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 goal is to create a supportive, transformative environment where clients can unlock their potential and experience lasting, positive change.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the first session, clients can expect a warm, welcoming environment where they can share their concerns and goals for therapy. I will gather background information, explore their current challenges, and discuss what they hope to achieve. Together, we will begin developing a personalized treatment plan, and I will introduce my therapeutic approach to ensure they feel supported, empowered, and engaged in their healing journey.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength as a provider is creating a safe and secure environment where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued. I cultivate a space of trust and nonjudgment, allowing clients to explore their emotions, experiences, and identities with openness and honesty. Through this supportive atmosphere, clients develop a deeper sense of self-awareness, gain confidence in their inner voice, and build the resilience needed to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and empowerment.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are individuals seeking a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy—those who want to explore their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being in an empowering way. They may be navigating anxiety, life transitions, or emotional challenges and are open to integrating evidence-based techniques with mindfulness, self-compassion, and personal values. These clients are ready to actively engage in their healing journey, develop self-awareness, and build resilience in a supportive and transformative space.
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My treatment methods
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I incorporate mindfulness-based therapy to help clients cultivate present-moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance of their thoughts and emotions. This approach emphasizes mindfulness exercises and meditation techniques that foster stress reduction and enhance emotional regulation. Clients gain practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with increased clarity and resilience.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and implement behavioral changes. My experience includes guiding clients through cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, and exposure techniques to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I tailor CBT interventions to each client’s unique needs, integrating mindfulness and distress tolerance when beneficial.
Compassion Focused
I integrate Compassion Focused Therapy to help clients develop a nurturing inner dialogue and reduce self-criticism. Through targeted compassion exercises and guided reflections, clients learn to manage feelings of shame and build resilience. This approach fosters emotional healing and supports a more balanced and kind relationship with oneself.
Humanistic
I use humanistic therapy to create a warm, empathetic environment that fosters self-exploration and personal growth. By offering unconditional positive regard and genuine engagement, I empower clients to tap into their inner strengths and pursue self-actualization. This approach encourages clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and embrace their unique potential.
Psychoanalytic
I use psychoanalytic therapy to help clients explore unconscious dynamics and early life experiences that shape their current behaviors and relationships. By explaining emotional patterns, I facilitate deeper self-awareness and insight.