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Clarence "Rick" Haynes, LCSW

  • Experience35 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Clarence

Clarence "Rick" Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He frames therapy as a collaborative effort that begins where a person is now, with an emphasis on building a trusting relationship that supports emotional exploration and practical problem solving. His background supports work on self-esteem, coping with change, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Rick uses a blend of evidence-informed techniques to help clients shift unhelpful thinking and develop new ways of responding. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, client-centered principles, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor sessions to individual needs.

Sessions focus on setting achievable goals, increasing awareness of thinking patterns, and practicing skills between meetings. He often invites journaling and other exercises to deepen insight and reinforce progress.

Based in Tennessee, Rick accepts English-speaking clients and is open to working with international clients as well. He presents therapy as a paced, practical process that aims to help people move from feeling stuck to regaining a greater sense of agency and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rick often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work, helping clients clarify values, notice unhelpful thoughts without getting caught by them, and take concrete steps toward a meaningful life. Mindfulness therapy is another frequent element, teaching present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and manage anxiety and stress.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He will explore a person’s goals, preferences, and symptoms and suggest methods that fit those needs, adjusting techniques over time so the work feels useful and relevant. The therapist-client relationship is central and decisions about method are made together to support steady progress.

Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care across locations. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver the same therapeutic strategies and supportive guidance that inform in-person work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rick commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes a trusting, collaborative relationship and uses practical, hands-on strategies tailored to each person, combining supportive listening with skill building and goal setting.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of experience helping people solve life’s problems through psychotherapy and skill-based interventions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the Tennessee LCSW license number TN LCSW 220 and is based in Tennessee.
Does he work with people who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English

What Clarence can help with

Clarence "Rick" Haynes works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

How Clarence approaches therapy

Clarence's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Clarence is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Tennessee.