Licensed Clinical Social Workers in Southern Pines, NC
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Finding a licensed clinical social worker in Southern Pines, NC
Southern Pines and Pinehurst together form the medical core of the Sandhills, a Moore County market shaped by a large retirement-age population. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system; primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, and behavioral health all run deep here, supported by demand from a patient base that skews older than the state as a whole.
What does a Licensed Clinical Social Worker do?
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW, LICSW, or LCSW-C depending on the state) provide talk therapy for the same range of concerns most counselors and psychologists do — anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions — while bringing a stronger emphasis on someone's social and systemic context. Most LCSWs hold a master's in social work (MSW) plus several years of supervised clinical practice before licensure.
Many LCSWs also do care coordination alongside therapy: helping clients access housing or food programs, connecting them with disability services, working with school systems, or coordinating between medical and behavioural-health providers. That practical layer often makes a meaningful difference in care continuity, especially for clients with complex situations.
How to choose an LCSW
Three things matter most: (1) their training and experience match what you're working on (trauma, family dynamics, grief, substance use, working with specific populations), (2) they take your insurance or you can afford the out-of-network rate, and (3) you feel comfortable enough to be honest with them after a few sessions. Therapy works best when the relationship works.
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Licensed Clinical Social Workers in Southern Pines, NC
MCGOWAN COUNSELING SERVICES, P. A.
McGOWAN Counseling Services, P.A. provides clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice offers support for a range of mental health and wellness concerns.
MARY CHRISTINE SMITH, LCSW-A
Mary Christine Smith is a clinical social worker (LCSW-A) based in Southern Pines, NC. She provides clinical social work services to clients in her community.
LISA SMART ANDERSON, LCSW
Lisa Smart Anderson is a clinical social worker providing mental health services in Southern Pines, NC. As an LCSW, she offers professional support to help clients work through personal and emotional challenges.
KENNETH STEWART, MSW LCSW
Kenneth Stewart is a licensed clinical social worker in Southern Pines, NC. With credentials in clinical social work, he provides therapeutic services to support his clients' mental health and wellbeing.
KAYLA STAPLES, LCSW
Kayla Staples is a licensed clinical social worker providing clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to address a range of mental health and personal concerns through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
TRUE MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS, PLLC
True Mental Health & Wellness, PLLC is a clinical social work practice located in Southern Pines, NC. The practice provides mental health and wellness services to clients in the area.
TOMESHA COMERY
Tomesha Comery is a clinical social worker based in Southern Pines, NC. She provides clinical social work services to support clients in their mental health and wellbeing.
THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED
Therapeutic Alternatives Incorporated is a clinical social work provider in Southern Pines, NC. The practice offers professional social work services to support clients' mental health and wellbeing.
TERA DUTHIE, LCSW
Tera Duthie is a licensed clinical social worker providing clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to address a range of personal and emotional concerns through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
TAYLOE COMPTON MOYE, LCSW LCAS
Tayloe Compton Moye is a clinical social worker and licensed clinical addiction specialist in Southern Pines, NC. With credentials as an LCSW and LCAS, Moye provides clinical social work services to individuals seeking support and guidance.
SONYA BENNETT ARMISTEAD, MSW LCSW
Sonya Bennett Armistead, LCSW, provides clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. With a master's in social work, she offers therapeutic support to help clients navigate life's challenges and improve their wellbeing.
SHELBY KAILIN GRANDOLFO
Shelby Kailin Grandolfo is a clinical social worker providing services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with individuals seeking support and guidance through life's challenges.
SARAH MARIA WESTBY
Sarah Maria Westby is a clinical social worker serving the Southern Pines, NC area. She provides support and counseling services to help clients navigate life's challenges.
SANDHILLS COUNSELING SERVICES
Sandhills Counseling Services provides clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on supporting clients through a range of mental health and wellness needs.
ROSA FRANCES LOMAX, LCSW
Rosa Frances Lomax is a licensed clinical social worker providing clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. With a background in clinical social work, she offers support to clients in her community.
OREYA BRIGHT
Oreya Bright is a clinical social worker serving the Southern Pines, NC area. She provides mental health support and counseling services to help clients work through life's challenges.
NICOLE SUTTON BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Nicole Sutton Behavioral Therapy is a clinical social work provider located in Southern Pines, NC. They offer behavioral therapy services to support clients' mental health and wellness needs.
NATALIE NICOLE SUTTON, LCSW LCAS
Natalie Nicole Sutton, LCSW LCAS, is a clinical social worker serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She provides mental health and substance use support to help individuals address their concerns and improve their wellbeing.
MICHELLE MARIE GERARDOT, LCSW
Michelle Marie Gerardot is a licensed clinical social worker providing clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to address their mental health and wellness needs through therapeutic support.
MELISSA DUNSTON RISK, LCSW
Melissa Dunston Risk is a licensed clinical social worker providing clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with individuals seeking professional support and therapeutic guidance.
MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS THERAPY, PLLC
Meaningful Connections Therapy, PLLC offers clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice is dedicated to providing compassionate mental health support to individuals and families.
LYNN PALIN, LCSW
Lynn Palin is a licensed clinical social worker providing clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. With expertise in mental health and behavioral health support, Lynn works with clients to address their unique needs and goals.
LATIKA MARIE WORTHON
Latika Marie Worthon is a clinical social worker in Southern Pines, NC. She provides support and counseling services to help clients navigate life's challenges and improve their overall wellbeing.
KIMBERLY GRAY HEDGE, LCSW
Kimberly Gray Hedge, LCSW, provides clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to address a range of mental health and life challenges through therapeutic support and guidance.
KIMBERLY A CHRISTENSEN, LCSW
Kimberly A Christensen is a clinical social worker serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She provides clinical social work services to support her clients' overall wellbeing and mental health goals.
KATIE COLE STRATHMANN, BCBA LCSW
Katie Cole Strathmann is a clinical social worker practicing in Southern Pines, NC. As a BCBA LCSW, she provides clinical social work services to her clients in the area.
KATHERINE BONILLA
Katherine Bonilla is a clinical social worker based in Southern Pines, NC. She provides compassionate support to help clients work through life's challenges and improve their overall well-being.
JUSTIN ANDREW BALL
Justin Andrew Ball is a clinical social worker serving the Southern Pines, NC area. He provides mental health support and counseling services to help individuals address life challenges and improve their overall wellbeing.
JOHN BRADY LAWSON, LCSW
John Brady Lawson is a clinical social worker providing mental health services in Southern Pines, NC. With his LCSW credential, Lawson offers clinical social work support to individuals seeking counseling and therapeutic services.
JESSICA PARFITT
Jessica Parfitt is a clinical social worker serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She provides mental health support and counseling services to help individuals and families address life challenges and improve their wellbeing.
JESSICA MORETZ, LCSW
Jessica Moretz is a clinical social worker providing services in Southern Pines, NC. With a background in clinical social work, she works to support clients through their mental health and wellness needs.
HEATHER N DUNNING, LCSW
Heather N Dunning is a clinical social worker providing mental health services in Southern Pines, NC. With a background in clinical social work, she works with clients to address a range of personal and emotional concerns.
HEALING REFLECTIONS, PLLC
Healing Reflections, PLLC provides clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on supporting clients through their mental health and emotional wellness needs.
HEALING MOMENTS COUNSELING PLLC
Healing Moments Counseling PLLC is a clinical social work practice located in Southern Pines, NC. The practice provides counseling services to individuals seeking mental health support and therapeutic care.
ERIN E GAUDREAULT, MSW LCSW
Erin E Gaudreault is a clinical social worker based in Southern Pines, NC. With credentials as a licensed clinical social worker, she provides clinical social work services to her clients.
ELIZABETH HARRY, LCSW
Elizabeth Harry is a licensed clinical social worker providing clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to address a range of mental health and life challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
EDWARD DAVID OWSIANY, MSW
Edward David Owsiany is a clinical social worker providing care in Southern Pines, NC. With an MSW credential, he works with patients seeking social work services and support.
DEBORAH KAYE RICH, LCSW LPC MAC
Deborah Kaye Rich is a clinical social worker in Southern Pines, NC. She holds credentials as a licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, and master addiction counselor. Rich provides clinical social work services to her clients.
CREATING CONNECTIONS COUNSELING, PLLC
Creating Connections Counseling, PLLC is a clinical social work practice located in Southern Pines, NC. The practice provides counseling services to support clients in addressing their mental health and wellness needs.
COLLEEN RENEE MERKINS
Colleen Renee Merkins is a clinical social worker serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to address a range of mental health and wellness concerns through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
CHASITY HEDGPETH
Chasity Hedgpeth is a clinical social worker serving the Southern Pines, NC area. She provides support and counseling to help clients navigate life's challenges and work toward their goals.
CARLA SALAZAR
Carla Salazar is a clinical social worker providing services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to address social and emotional factors affecting their health and wellbeing.
BRIANNA NICOLE SEAWELL, LCSW
Brianna Nicole Seawell is a clinical social worker providing mental health services in Southern Pines, NC. As an LCSW, she works with individuals seeking support and counseling.
BARBARA C MCGOWAN, LCSW
Barbara C McGowan is a licensed clinical social worker providing clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. McGowan works with clients to address their mental health and wellness needs.
B-WELL COUNSELING PLLC
B-WELL COUNSELING PLLC provides clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on supporting clients through a range of mental health and behavioral health needs.
ATLAS CHILD COUNSELING, PLLC
Atlas Child Counseling, PLLC provides clinical social work services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on supporting children and families through counseling and therapeutic services.
ASIA MILLER
Asia Miller is a clinical social worker based in Southern Pines, NC. She provides counseling and support services to help clients navigate life's challenges and improve their overall well-being.
ASHLEY M SPARKS, LCSW-A
Ashley M Sparks is a clinical social worker in Southern Pines, NC. With credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, she provides clinical social work services to her clients.
ALEXANDRA BARTH, LCSW
Alexandra Barth is a clinical social worker based in Southern Pines, NC. She provides clinical social work services to support her clients' wellbeing and mental health needs.
Frequently asked
How many licensed clinical social workers are listed in Southern Pines, NC?
Our directory currently lists 49 NPI-verified licensed clinical social workers in Southern Pines, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.
Do these licensed clinical social workers accept TRICARE or military insurance?
Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients here. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm coverage before booking.
What's the difference between an LCSW, a counselor, and a psychologist?
All three can provide therapy. LCSWs hold a master's in social work and often layer in care coordination and systemic context. Licensed counselors (LPC, LCMHC) hold a master's in counselling and focus on talk therapy. Clinical psychologists hold a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) and can also perform formal psychological assessments. For most ongoing therapy, any of the three can be a good fit; the right choice depends on your specific concern and the individual provider's experience.
Can an LCSW prescribe medication?
No. LCSWs are not prescribers. When medication is part of a care plan, the LCSW coordinates with your primary-care provider, a psychiatrist, or a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Many people work with both an LCSW (for therapy and coordination) and a prescriber (for medication) at the same time.
Does insurance cover an LCSW?
Most commercial plans, Medicare, and many Medicaid plans cover therapy with an in-network LCSW. Confirm coverage and any session caps with your insurer. Some LCSWs are private-pay only and can provide a superbill for partial out-of-network reimbursement.
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