- ACT and mindfulness
- Client-centered focus
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Clarence
Clarence "Rick" Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 35 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Rick also helps with relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related struggles, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Rick describes therapy as a practical process. He focuses on building a trusting relationship so people can talk about upsetting thoughts and feelings. Sessions move at a pace the person finds comfortable. He uses concrete steps to help people get unstuck and make day-to-day changes.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic ideas. In sessions he often uses mindfulness exercises and simple behavioral practices to change how someone thinks and acts. He may suggest keeping a short journal to notice thought patterns and triggers.
Rick emphasizes goal-setting and problem solving. Together a client and he identify small, doable actions to reduce worry and improve functioning at home and work. He frames therapy as hands-on work rather than long lectures, with regular check-ins on progress.
With decades of practice in Tennessee, Rick brings a steady, experienced presence to sessions. He works in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the site.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is practical for worries, anxiety, and getting unstuck when avoidance has taken over. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person feels heard and can organize their own thoughts and goals. This can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and deciding next steps.Rick treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will work with the client to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. That means checking in about what helps and adjusting pace or techniques over time.
The original biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm what’s offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not practical. It can also let someone use mindfulness exercises or journaling between meetings to reinforce what was discussed.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, as well as relationship, family, trauma, intimacy, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, hands-on style that emphasizes goal-setting, problem solving, and watching how thoughts affect feelings and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Tennessee LCSW, and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.