Etta "Serena" Faison

Etta "Serena" Faison is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, bipolar challenges, and trouble finding motivation. She approaches sessions with respect for each person's story and strengths. Etta emphasizes practical steps and steady support so clients can move toward a more fulfilling life.

With 14 years of experience, she focuses on clear conversation and real-world tools. Sessions center on what matters most to the person in front of her. Etta listens closely, reflects what she hears, and offers strategies that people can try between meetings.

Her work draws on methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift toward valued action. Mindfulness practices are used to build calm and awareness. Cognitive techniques help change patterns that keep people stuck.

Etta also values a person-centered stance that lets clients set the pace. She treats people as the experts on their lives and helps them test changes in small steps. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People often seek her support for relationship and intimacy questions, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, substance and behavioral struggles, body image concerns, chronic illness stress, and feelings of isolation. She helps with practical problems like sleep and eating difficulties as well as wider life transitions.

Her practice is in North Carolina and sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients are invited to explore a thoughtful match and plan a course of sessions that fits their needs.

How online approaches and therapy methods fit together

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation problems. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding so the person feels heard and can steer change at their own pace. It supports building confidence and self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with mood, anxiety, and sleep issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s life and adjust them as needed.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes consistent weekly work more manageable for people balancing work, caregiving, or health concerns. Licensed professionals can guide how to use the chosen approaches in this setting and plan sessions that match the client’s pace and goals.