Etta "Serena" Faison, LCSW
Licensed in North Carolina · 14 years in practice
Etta "Serena" Faison helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood struggles like bipolar disorder, depression, and life transitions.
License and registration
- LCSW, North Carolina
- C006290 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1255570024 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
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About Etta
Etta "Serena" Faison helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood struggles like bipolar disorder, depression, and life transitions. She also supports people facing addiction, trauma, grief, relationship or intimacy concerns, and issues around parenting, sleep, and eating. Serena speaks plainly and focuses on what a person needs right now.
Serena works from the idea that each person is the expert on their own life. She looks for strengths to build on, and she gives practical tools to use between sessions.
Background and approach
Conversations are grounded in real situations and daily choices rather than abstract theory. She uses a mix of approaches that include acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered principles. Mindfulness and existential ideas also show up when people want help finding meaning or staying present.
Sessions often combine short exercises, gentle reflection, and problem-solving steps you can try right away. Serena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of experience. That background has included work with people facing a wide range of life stresses and relationship challenges.
She aims to make therapy understandable and useful from the first visit. Clients who prefer straightforward language and a steady, supportive presence tend to do well with her style. She welcomes questions about how therapy will fit into daily life and what to expect from the process.
If someone wants clear tools and a reflective partner, Serena offers both practical coaching and deeper emotional work.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Etta lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 Etta names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Serena Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people get clear about what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when feelings are hard. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and trying new ways of responding that lead to better outcomes. It often helps with mood, anxiety, sleep, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and following your pace so you feel heard and supported as you work through concerns.Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Then she adapts methods to fit the client's needs, blending techniques as the work progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video lets you maintain face-to-face interaction for exercises and reflection. Phone sessions can be useful when video is difficult or bandwidth is low. Live chat and text are good for brief check-ins, shorter coaching moments, and ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Serena commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, sleep and eating difficulties, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and supportive. She combines listening with practical tools and collaborative problem solving to address day-to-day challenges.
What is her professional background?
Serena has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life transitions across clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Serena?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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