Etta "Serena" Faison

Etta "Serena" Faison is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with 14 years of practice experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, and issues that affect self-esteem and motivation. She approaches each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Seeking help is a brave step, and she aims to support and empower that choice.

Her work focuses on practical, respectful conversations that connect daily struggles to manageable changes. She uses methods that encourage present-moment awareness and values-based action to reduce distress and increase life meaning. Cognitive tools are used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice new behaviors that feel doable.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. The therapist listens first, clarifies what matters most to the client, and then tries ideas that fit the client’s life. Progress is measured in small, real changes rather than quick fixes.

She also addresses relationship concerns, addiction-related problems, grief, trauma, and challenges tied to work or caregiving. Additional focuses include body image, blended family issues, chronic health-related stress, and isolation or loneliness. The goal is to help people navigate transitions and build skills they can use after therapy.

Etta holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works in North Carolina and conducts sessions in English. If someone wants guidance on coping with life changes, she aims to provide steady, compassionate support.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small actions. It helps people notice what matters to them and take steps toward those goals even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and empathy so clients can explore choices at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what works and adjust the plan as therapy continues, so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or between other responsibilities. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings, avoid camera use when preferred, or use shorter check-ins when that suits their schedule. Licensed professionals and therapists typically adapt exercises and homework so they work well in an online setting.