Profile / United States
Etta "Serena" Faison, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Anxiety and Life Transitions
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- Mindfulness practices
- Values-based work
About Etta
Etta "Serena" Faison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 14 years of practice. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, depression, and life transitions. She also supports people managing addictions, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and sleep or eating struggles.
She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. She prefers straightforward work that breaks problems into manageable parts.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness methods. That mix is used to notice unhelpful thoughts, practice different responses, and clarify values. Conversations include concrete exercises and at-home practice when helpful.
Serena also addresses issues like caregiver stress, body image, chronic illness, codependency, communication and commitment problems, separation and divorce, and feelings of isolation. She offers support for intimacy-related concerns and work-related stress such as burnout or compassion fatigue.
People can expect sessions that identify small, testable changes and track what works. She practices in North Carolina and conducts work in English. To begin, clients use the listed online intake steps to match and schedule their first session.
How CBT, ACT, and client-centered work online
Serena uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that increase stress or anxiety and to try out alternative responses. CBT sessions often include short exercises and homework to test what changes help in daily life.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. ACT can be useful for people who want to reduce struggle with inner experiences while moving toward meaningful activities. Client-centered work means conversations focus on the person's own perspective and priorities, with the therapist following that lead and offering practical reflections.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Serena will discuss goals and preferences, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. That way the approach can shift as needs become clearer.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use these formats to help clients practice skills in everyday settings and to support consistent progress.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
Serena helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, and coping with life changes. She also works on relationship strain, grief, trauma, and sleep or eating difficulties.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behavioral responses. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns. Her work emphasizes goal-focused, skills-based approaches.
What credential and region does she practice in?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients served?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details before scheduling.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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