- Strengths focused
- Mindfulness based
- Values driven
About Etta
Etta "Serena" Faison is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in North Carolina. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and life transitions. She emphasizes each person's strengths and supports clients as they take steps toward a more satisfying life.
Serena believes people are experts in their own stories. She works collaboratively and respects what each person already knows about themselves. Sessions focus on practical steps and building confidence to handle current challenges.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive behavioral ideas, and mindfulness practices. Serena uses these tools to help with coping skills, motivation, and making value-driven choices.
Over 14 years she has worked with a wide range of concerns such as trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with body image, chronic illness, codependency, and isolation.
Etta "Serena" Faison holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. She encourages practical goal-setting and steady progress over time. To begin, she asks people to reflect on what they want to change and what matters most to them.
Serena believes people are experts in their own stories. She works collaboratively and respects what each person already knows about themselves. Sessions focus on practical steps and building confidence to handle current challenges.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive behavioral ideas, and mindfulness practices. Serena uses these tools to help with coping skills, motivation, and making value-driven choices.
Over 14 years she has worked with a wide range of concerns such as trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with body image, chronic illness, codependency, and isolation.
Etta "Serena" Faison holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. She encourages practical goal-setting and steady progress over time. To begin, she asks people to reflect on what they want to change and what matters most to them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than being driven by difficult feelings. It can help when someone is stuck or facing life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. That approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and motivation concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm, which can support stress, insomnia, and emotion regulation.Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will explore a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life and then try approaches that fit. Sessions are collaborative - goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face conversation, while others choose audio for a lower-bandwidth option or a quicker session during breaks. Talk with the therapist about what schedule and format best match your routine and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, along with relationship and intimacy issues and trauma.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She treats clients as experts in their own lives and focuses on practical steps and strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health concerns and life stressors.
What credentials and state licensure does she hold?
Etta "Serena" Faison is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments 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?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.