Therapist profile
Clarence "Rick" Haynes, LCSW
Tennessee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Tennessee / 220
- NPI
- 1497847750
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
About
- ACT and mindfulness
- Client-centered care
- Trauma informed approach
About Clarence
Clarence "Rick" Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 35 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and struggles related to trauma, ADHD, and codependency.
Rick describes therapy as a practical partnership. He starts where someone is and works at a pace they can handle. Sessions focus on talking through current problems, learning new ways to respond, and setting concrete goals to change unhelpful patterns.
His approach mixes acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic thinking. That means he pays attention to present thoughts and feelings, how a person relates to themselves, and longer-term patterns that may come from earlier life experiences. He uses short exercises and regular check-ins to notice how thinking affects mood and behavior.
In sessions Rick often suggests keeping a journal of key thoughts. Journaling is used to spot repeated thinking styles and to plan small experiments in changing them. He emphasizes practical steps people can try between meetings so progress can be measured.
People who reach out to him can expect clear conversations about goals and straightforward problem-solving work. He welcomes questions about the process and will explain how specific techniques are used to address the issues someone brings to therapy.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them and committing to small actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and patterns like people-pleasing. Client-Centered Therapy centers on careful listening and reflecting so a person feels heard and can find their own solutions; it supports building self-trust and clearer boundaries. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce rumination and improve present-moment awareness, which helps with stress and mood regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of early sessions. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. He will review different options and adapt the plan as progress and needs become clearer.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so meetings are easier to keep. If you want to proceed, confirm which session formats are offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find that shorter commutes, easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and the ability to continue care while traveling make online sessions easier to maintain. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit into your everyday life and your goals.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and codependency.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, problem-solving approach that blends listening, mindfulness practices, and exploration of lasting patterns affecting behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are provided.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.