- Practical goal setting
- Mindful awareness
- Longstanding experience
About Clarence
Clarence "Rick" Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Tennessee who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and work-life strain. He also supports those facing relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy questions, career pressures, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He acknowledges how life changes can make daily routines feel overwhelming and aims to help people regain balance.
Rick draws on 35 years of clinical experience to create a steady, practical approach. He believes a trusting relationship is the first step toward change. Sessions start from where a person is now, proceed at a comfortable pace, and focus on clear, achievable goals. He talks through emotions and problems in straightforward terms rather than relying on jargon.
He commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness techniques to increase awareness of thoughts and feelings. Client-centered principles guide how he listens and responds, and psychodynamic ideas can help uncover patterns rooted in the past. The focus is on skills people can use between sessions to shift thinking and behavior.
In sessions, Rick may suggest keeping a short journal to notice thinking patterns and track progress. He emphasizes practical problem solving and simple exercises that can fit into busy lives. People who feel stuck often leave with concrete next steps they can try right away.
Rick welcomes conversations about work and wellbeing concerns and the ways those issues affect daily life. Before booking, confirm current session options so arrangements match your needs and schedule.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Rick commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT focuses less on eliminating uncomfortable feelings and more on building a meaningful life alongside them.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and responding to each person's experience. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they figure out what changes matter most to them.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Decisions about techniques and homework are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and follow up with journal notes or exercises between meetings.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rick address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also supports people with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes a trusting, client-centered relationship and practical problem solving. Sessions are paced to the person's comfort and focus on skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life and work-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
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 him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.