Etta "Serena" Faison , LCSW

Etta "Serena" Faison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, build motivation and self-esteem, and navigate challenges related to bipolar disorder and depression. Faison approaches each person as the expert of their own story, drawing on their existing strengths to support meaningful change and increased well-being.

She recognizes that seeking a more fulfilling life takes courage and that the first steps toward change can feel both hopeful and uncertain. Faison aims to empower clients through collaborative work that honors their goals and values while offering practical strategies for coping with life transitions and emotional difficulties. Her practice emphasizes support, encouragement, and partnership as people work toward clearer direction and improved resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people clarify their values and take meaningful steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and situations where someone wants to live more in line with what matters to them).

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve mood. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and practical coping skills development).

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client leads the pace and focus of work while the therapist offers empathy and support. This approach can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions and techniques so they feel relevant and useful.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limits. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access licensed professionals from different locations while fitting therapy into daily life.