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Etta "Serena" Faison

LCSW

Etta "Serena" Faison , LCSW

Therapist in North Carolina

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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. As an LCSW she is a licensed mental health professional trained to assess and provide psychotherapy and support for a wide range of concerns. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, motivation challenges, self esteem and confidence issues, bipolar disorder, and depression.

She approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on existing strengths to face difficult situations and make meaningful change. She recognizes that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she aims to create a supportive space that empowers people to take those first steps. Her work emphasizes collaboration, respect for the client’s perspective, and practical strategies to manage symptoms and move toward personal goals.

Whether someone is coping with an acute challenge or looking for ongoing guidance, Etta "Serena" Faison focuses on helping clients identify resources within themselves and develop sustainable skills for growth and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and challenges that involve painful emotions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and building a strong therapeutic relationship so clients feel understood and supported as they explore their goals and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical approach that identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and other concerns.



Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Etta "Serena" Faison works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate elements from different approaches as appropriate.



Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions occur - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can help people fit care into busy schedules, manage mobility or geographic limits, and maintain continuity of support. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to provide focused, practical work that supports progress and accessibility for many types of concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Etta "Serena" Faison have?

Etta "Serena" Faison has 14 years of experience.

Is Etta "Serena" Faison a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are NC LCSW C006290.

In which languages does Etta "Serena" Faison provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Etta "Serena" Faison located?

She is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Etta "Serena" Faison as my therapist?

You can work with Etta "Serena" Faison through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Etta "Serena" Faison work with international clients?

Etta "Serena" Faison does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Etta "Serena" Faison cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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

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