Etta "Serena" Faison, LCSW

Etta "Serena" Faison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 14 years of professional experience. She has supported clients dealing with stress and anxiety, motivation challenges, low self-esteem and confidence, bipolar disorder, and depression, drawing on her clinical experience to tailor approaches to each person’s needs.

Faison views each client as the expert of their own story and focuses on identifying existing strengths that can be used to meet current challenges. She emphasizes practical steps and personal resources while validating the courage it takes to seek change and a more satisfying life.

Clients work with Faison to explore goals, build resilience, and develop skills that fit their circumstances. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to empower people as they take the first steps toward meaningful, lasting change.

Approaches to Therapy and Online Care

Etta "Serena" Faison draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take actions that align with what matters most, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. This approach can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and motivation-related concerns.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This method emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration to foster self-understanding and growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool Faison employs to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for change, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they experiment and adjust strategies until a good fit is found.

Online therapy with Faison is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent therapeutic support without requiring travel, helping clients maintain momentum in their work with licensed professionals and therapists.