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Etta "Serena" Faison, LCSW

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Etta

Etta "Serena" Faison is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of professional experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, motivation, and a wide spectrum of life challenges including grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and career or parenting struggles. Her work also addresses related areas like body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and communication or commitment difficulties.

Serena approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding that each person is the expert in their own story and carries resources to support change. She blends evidence-based methods with compassion, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, existential ideas, and client-centered principles to tailor care to each person's needs.

The therapeutic process she offers aims to empower clients to clarify values, build practical skills, and pursue more meaningful day-to-day living. Clients can expect a collaborative, respectful relationship in which the therapist supports growth and practical problem solving while honoring individual goals and pace.

Etta works in English and provides remote session formats to support access across the state of North Carolina.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and to take values-guided action even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors with practical exercises, which often helps with stress, insomnia, mood concerns, and impulse control. Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills that can reduce reactivity and support coping with chronic stress or mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and this therapist works collaboratively to determine which methods best match a client's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will try strategies, evaluate what helps, and adjust the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to access these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and practice skills between meetings with support from a licensed professional. Remote options can complement in-person work by providing regular check-ins and practical coaching that align with daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem and motivation issues, as well as relationship, family, trauma, grief, addiction, and career-related challenges.
What is the therapist's overall approach in sessions?
The style is collaborative and strengths-based, combining client-centered empathy with practical skills from evidence-based therapies to help clients identify values and develop tools for change.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience supporting people with a broad range of emotional, behavioral, and life transition concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential with license NC LCSW C006290 and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are available and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are provided in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Etta can help with

Etta "Serena" Faison works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.

Etta works with clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence.

How Etta approaches therapy

Etta's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Etta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina, with 14 years of clinical experience.