- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Values driven
About Etta
Etta "Serena" Faison is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with 14 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation problems, bipolar disorder, and depression. She emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own lives and builds on their strengths. Seeking change takes courage, and she offers steady support through that process.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens without judgment and helps people set clear, practical goals. Sessions focus on real-life steps clients can use between appointments. Conversations are direct but warm, aimed at making progress week to week.
Therapeutic tools come from approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy, along with mindfulness and existential ideas. These approaches are used to address mood, anxiety, motivation, and relationship concerns. She uses techniques that help people notice patterns, try small changes, and commit to what matters to them.
Etta pays attention to life transitions, grief, trauma, addiction struggles, and challenges around intimacy and body image. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, and codependency. The aim is to help clients build coping skills and clearer choices in daily life.
Her sessions are intended to empower people to act on their values and rebuild confidence. She guides clients toward manageable change and helps them stay accountable to the goals they set together.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values. It often focuses on accepting difficult emotions while moving forward with purposeful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room, offering empathic listening and support so clients can find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That decision is based on the client’s needs, preferences, and what they want to change, so the plan can adapt over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different strategies from home or during a break at work without committing to in-person visits. The therapist will discuss practical options so sessions fit into your routine and goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Etta commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and related issues like grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens without judgment, helps set clear goals, and focuses on small, usable steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 14 years of professional experience working with people facing mood, anxiety, and life-transition challenges.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.