Etta "Serena" Faison , LCSW

Etta "Serena" Faison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina who brings 14 years of professional experience to her work with adults facing emotional and life challenges. She has focused her practice on helping people manage stress and anxiety, regain motivation and confidence, and navigate mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression. Etta emphasizes a strengths-based view, meeting each person where they are and building on the abilities they already possess to move toward meaningful change.

She works from the belief that clients are the experts in their own stories, and that therapy is a collaborative process in which the therapist supports and empowers the client’s goals. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and Etta aims to provide steady guidance and encouragement as clients take those first steps. Her approach is respectful, client-focused, and geared toward practical progress in areas that matter to each individual.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Etta "Serena" Faison draws on several established approaches to support clients in an online format. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and motivational barriers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more adaptive strategies; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support while the client leads the process to explore personal goals and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Etta collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect - through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different settings.