Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Etta "Serena" Faison, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C006290
- NPI
- 1255570024
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Etta 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Mood concerns
- Practical skills
About Etta
Etta "Serena" Faison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes. Sessions also address sleep and eating issues, parenting and caregiver stress, anger, career concerns, and ADHD-related struggles.
Serena approaches work in a straightforward, person-focused way. She treats the person as the expert on their own story and looks for practical strengths to build on. Conversations include problem solving, learning skills, and noticing patterns that get in the way of everyday goals.
Her methods pull from cognitive behavioral strategies to notice thoughts and behavior, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, and client-centered listening that keeps the person’s priorities central. Mindfulness techniques and existential reflection may be used to help people tolerate difficult feelings and make meaning when situations feel confusing.
In sessions people can expect clear, short-term goals alongside longer discussions about identity and life direction. Serena often helps people name specific steps they can try between appointments and checks what is working in follow-up visits.
She works in English and serves people in North Carolina under her North Carolina LCSW credential. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details to match their needs.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where clarity about priorities matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical behavior shifts to reduce symptoms. It often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and problems that respond to skill practice.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try based on needs, goals, and what feels workable. That plan can change over time as progress is reviewed and new challenges appear.
Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family routines, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on practical skill practice, weekly or biweekly review of progress, and setting concrete steps between meetings to move toward stated goals.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related challenges such as sleep, eating, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-centered style that combines listening with skill building. Sessions focus on concrete steps, problem solving, and examining thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and life-change concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices under that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
What are the session formats and cost structure?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers