Licensed clinical social worker recordTennessee
Clarence "Rick" Haynes, LCSW
Tennessee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 220
- NPI
- 1497847750
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
These details come from information Clarence supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Client-centered listening
About Clarence
Clarence "Rick" Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee with 35 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career pressures, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Rick uses straightforward, practical sessions to address the problems people bring. He works at a pace the client finds comfortable and begins with the situation as it is now. Conversations focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, setting clear goals, and finding concrete steps to feel and function better at home and at work.
His work draws on acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic perspectives. That mix is used to notice recurring thoughts and feelings, practice new responses, and understand patterns that repeat in relationships and daily life. Journaling and simple mindfulness exercises are tools he commonly suggests.
Sessions aim to be problem-focused and practical. Rick often helps people break big issues into manageable tasks and tracks progress over time. He also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment problems, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, guilt and shame, dissociation, and impulsivity.
Rick speaks English and accepts international clients. If someone prefers clear, down-to-earth guidance from an experienced social worker, his style is direct and work-oriented. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching and scheduling steps.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit them
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values instead of getting stuck in avoidance. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what the person says so they can find their own solutions; it is useful when someone needs clear, respectful feedback to sort through feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through your goals and preferences and try methods that fit your situation. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, or psychodynamic ideas are the best next steps.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone use mindfulness exercises and journaling between meetings, and make it simpler to continue therapy when schedules or locations change.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rick address in sessions?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy questions, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and direct, focusing on clear goals, noticing thinking patterns, and using exercises like journaling and mindfulness to change behavior and feelings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 35 years of experience working with people on life stressors and emotional concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as TN LCSW, practicing from Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm any location-specific details when you match and schedule.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers