Southern Pines, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Heather Dunning, MSW, LCSW, is a compassionate therapist specializing in clinical social work. She has the privilege of supporting children, adolescents, and adults through challenging and confusing life moments. Her goal is to equip clients with effective strategies, communication skills, and adaptive thinking that translate beyond therapy into everyday interactions—whether in friendships, family dynamics, or the workplace, and even during those sleepless nights. Heather's therapeutic approach is relational, creative, and collaborative, centering on the belief that building a trusting relationship is paramount for effective therapy. She provides individual and family therapy and specializes in play therapy for children. Heather's areas of expertise include life transitions, anxiety, depression, and attachment issues. Additionally, she helps clients navigate grief and loss, ADHD, social skills, and relationship struggles. Understanding that beginning therapy can be daunting, Heather offers a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation to help prospective clients assess if she would be the right fit for their journey.

Erin Gaudreault, MSW, LCSW, is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker who understands the profound struggles individuals and couples face when navigating conflicting emotions. With a warm and non-judgmental approach, she specializes in helping adults and elders deal with challenges such as depression, anxiety, loss, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Her therapeutic style is relational and developmental, grounded in Attachment Theory, which emphasizes the human need for emotional connection at every stage of life. Erin has extensively trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a proven model that resonates deeply with her therapeutic philosophy. This evidence-based approach successfully aids couples, families, and individuals in exploring their emotional landscapes, fostering greater emotional resilience and relationship security. Erin is dedicated to creating a safe therapeutic space where clients can develop insight, clarity, and vital coping strategies, empowering them to move forward on their life paths with confidence and ease.

Tracy Goldberg is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, holding an MSW and LCSW. With a warm and nonjudgmental approach, she is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate their concerns. Tracy excels in working with a diverse range of clients, including preteens, children aged 6 to 10, teens, adults, and elders over 65. She passionately addresses issues such as ADHD, anxiety, behavior challenges, and mood fluctuations through a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Tracy has a special affinity for helping military families, offering valuable support to those facing unique stresses and struggles. She aims to provide fresh insights and strategies to empower her clients and their families in creating meaningful change.