Etta "Serena" Faison, LCSW
Practical, story-focused support for life challenges
Details
| Name | Etta "Serena" Faison |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Etta
Etta "Serena" Faison is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, mood struggles, and relationship concerns. She explains therapy in straightforward terms and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Her voice is calm and encouraging for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
She sees the person as the expert in their own life story. Sessions begin by listening to what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
From there she works with each person to name strengths and small, workable changes that fit daily life. Her approach blends narrative ideas with acceptance and cognitive techniques. That means she helps people reframe difficult experiences, clarify values, and take actions that matter to them.
She also uses client-centered skills to make room for each person's pace and perspective. Serena has 14 years of professional experience and holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - in North Carolina. She has supported people with mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression, as well as issues like addiction, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and career stress.
Sessions can include straightforward coaching around goals, strategies for better sleep and eating habits, and tools to improve communication and impulse control. She aims to make therapy practical and relevant so people can try new ways of coping between sessions.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder among the things Etta works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Etta among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Etta among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Etta among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Etta among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Etta among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Etta among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Etta among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Etta among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Etta directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Etta directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and action-focused work translates online
Therapy with Serena often draws on Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves so they can find new possibilities and reduce the power of painful events. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that move a person toward the life they want, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.Finding the right fit is a team effort. Serena will listen to what matters to the client and suggest approaches that match their goals and style. She adapts methods as work progresses so sessions stay relevant and useful. That collaborative process helps people try practical steps between meetings and track what helps.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation; phone can work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief coaching, immediate check-ins, or for communicating between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy days and maintain momentum toward their goals.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Serena commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns like body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens to each person's story, highlights strengths, and suggests steps to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care roles before offering online sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices as a therapist based in North Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She works with people using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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