Etta "Serena" Faison, LCSW
North Carolina · 14 years in practice
Etta "Serena" Faison is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and depression.
License and registration
- LCSW, North Carolina
- C006290 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1255570024 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Etta
Etta "Serena" Faison is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and depression. She supports people facing life changes, addictive behaviors, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, grief, and challenges around eating and sleeping. She works from a strengths-based view and encourages clients to build on what already works in their lives.
Serena believes people know their own stories best. She listens first and asks questions that clarify what matters to each person.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that fit into daily life. The goal is steady progress, not sudden fixes. Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered care, and cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness and existential reflections.
That mix helps with symptoms like anxiety or depression and with broader questions about meaning and values. Techniques may include noticing thoughts, practicing specific skills, and trying new behaviors between sessions. Serena has 14 years of professional experience and holds an LCSW, licensed in North Carolina.
She draws on that background to offer calm, direct guidance and steady support. People come to sessions for both short-term problem solving and longer-term personal growth. Sessions are practical and conversational.
Clients who want clear tools and a compassionate listener will find a straightforward, collaborative style. The work aims to increase resilience, rebuild confidence, and help people move toward the life they want.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Etta lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Etta names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Practical therapy approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard and understood first. That approach helps when someone needs a safe space to sort feelings and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that keep problems going.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different techniques. Together they try methods, review what helps, and adjust the plan so it fits the person's life and priorities.
Online sessions offer flexible ways to get care. Video calls let people use visual cues and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when the check-in is brief. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, and written reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other demands while keeping focus on practical change.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Serena help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, body image and eating concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, and related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is listening-focused and practical. Sessions emphasize clear steps, real-life skills, and building on each person's strengths.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices with that license.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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