Etta "Serena" Faison, LCSW

Etta "Serena" Faison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 14 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and codependency. Sessions are presented in straightforward language and focused on practical change.

She treats the person, not just a list of symptoms. Etta works from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. In sessions she listens, clarifies what matters to the client, and uses concrete steps to test new habits and beliefs.

Etta often helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck - people-pleasing, difficulty saying no, or taking responsibility for others' emotions. She breaks those patterns into small, manageable experiments. Clients learn skills for setting boundaries, making clearer choices, and coping with strong emotions.

Her background includes work across multiple settings over 14 years with adults facing life transitions, chronic stress, and addictive behaviors. She leans on mindfulness techniques to help people pause and choose actions that match their values, and on cognitive tools to shift unhelpful thinking.

Sessions tend to be practical and collaborative. Etta supports people in creating real changes day to day, like clearer communication, steadier moods, and better sleep and routines. Prospective clients are asked to review session options and scheduling details before booking.

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