- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and bipolar
- Values and direction
About Etta
Etta "Serena" Faison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 14 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and life transitions. She also addresses relationship concerns, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges around parenting, sleep, and eating.
Serena emphasizes that clients know their own stories and brings an approach that helps people use their existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear skills people can try between meetings. She talks through what matters most to each person and helps find ways to handle immediate problems while looking at longer term goals.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy methods to clarify values and Mindfulness techniques to build attention to the present moment. Client-Centered Therapy informs a supportive stance that centers each person's experience.
Expect conversations that move between short-term coping and exploring broader life questions. Serena sketchs out options, suggests small experiments, and checks in about what feels useful. That makes sessions practical and focused on what someone can do next.
She practices in North Carolina and conducts work in English. To begin, people choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people clarify what matters to them and take steps that align with those values, even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness-based techniques support bringing attention to the present moment and noticing thoughts without immediately reacting.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to determine which methods fit the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying different strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to a single method up front.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people choose a quieter time of day, use phone-only conversations when bandwidth is limited, or schedule sessions around work and family commitments. Licensed professionals help match session length and structure to what will be most useful for each person.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and life changes, plus relationship, grief, trauma, and addiction-related issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical conversations that mix short-term coping skills with values-based work to clarify next steps and priorities.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, stress, and life transition issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an NC LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.