- Stress and mood support
- Values-based tools
- Action-oriented sessions
About Etta
Etta "Serena" Faison is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, motivation, and sleep concerns. Her approach starts from the belief that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work.
She focuses on practical, doable steps rather than long lectures. Sessions tend to look like calm conversations where a person’s goals are clarified and small experiments are tried between meetings. Serena offers encouragement and direct feedback while respecting the pace the person wants to take.
Her work draws on several therapy styles that emphasize present-moment awareness and values-guided action. She uses techniques to notice unhelpful thought patterns and to build skills for coping with tough moments. The result is concrete tools people can use when stress or mood symptoms rise.
Serena describes therapy as a partnership. She supports people as they try new ways of handling relationships, work stress, or sleep disruptions. Progress is usually gradual and focused on what matters most to the individual.
With 14 years of experience as an LCSW, she brings steady clinical experience to common life struggles. People who are ready to try a practical, values-focused approach may find her style approachable and straightforward.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior; it teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and build coping strategies for anxiety, low mood, and sleep difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience. The therapist offers warmth, listening, and reflection so the person can find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful in early sessions. Together they will try methods and adjust the focus based on what helps most, treating the process as collaborative.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. The practical advantages often include easier scheduling, fitting sessions into busy days, fewer travel demands, and the ability to maintain continuity when life is hectic. Online work can make short check-ins or focused skill practice simpler to arrange, helping therapy fit into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Serena commonly address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, low self-esteem, motivation issues, addictions, and a wide range of relationship and life-change concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. She emphasizes clear goals, noticing thought patterns, and trying small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience as a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.