Etta "Serena" Faison

Etta "Serena" Faison is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and career questions. She focuses on practical steps that build confidence and motivation. She speaks in straightforward terms and encourages clients to use their own strengths when tackling hard problems.

Serena believes people know their own stories. Her role is to listen carefully and offer clear tools that fit each person’s situation. She emphasizes small, doable changes that add up over time and supports clients through setbacks and progress alike.

Her 14 years of practice in North Carolina include work with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also helps people manage life transitions, relationship and family issues, and challenges like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and isolation.

Therapy with Serena is collaborative and respectful. She blends approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, existential reflection, and mindfulness. That mix allows sessions to focus on immediate coping skills and on deeper meaning when clients want that.

She encourages people to set realistic goals and to notice progress along the way. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy flow to answer a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How Serena Uses Therapy Methods Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. It often includes homework and clear skill practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so a person can explore goals at their own pace and feel supported in making changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Serena will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit. The process is collaborative, and methods can be adjusted as needs change.

Check the booking flow to confirm which session formats are currently offered before scheduling. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue care through life transitions while working with licensed professionals who help set clear goals and practical steps.