Therapist profile
Clarence "Rick" Haynes, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and relationship concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness practice
- ACT and psychodynamic ideas
About Clarence
Clarence "Rick" Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 35 years of experience. He focuses on common struggles adults face at home and work, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, family and relationship concerns, and coping with life changes.
Rick describes therapy as practical work you do together. Sessions begin from where someone is now and move at a pace that feels manageable. He uses straightforward tools to help people notice thoughts, set goals, and change unhelpful patterns that affect daily life.
His approach blends several methods. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice values and act on them, client-centered listening so the person feels heard, mindfulness exercises to calm overactive thinking, and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. These methods are presented as practical skills rather than abstract theory.
In sessions Rick often suggests keeping a brief thought journal to spot recurring worries or negative self-talk. He works on problem solving and communication skills that can make home life easier. The focus is on small, achievable steps that reduce overwhelm and strengthen coping.
People who contact him find clear explanations and a steady pace. He aims to help clients take practical steps toward feeling less stuck and more able to handle responsibilities at home and work.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters and take steps toward those values. Online sessions can use ACT to set concrete goals and practice short behavioral experiments between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting. That approach supports clearer thinking and stronger decision making in everyday life. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple, moment-to-moment practices to reduce rumination and calm anxious thinking, which can be taught and practiced during remote sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first, based on current problems, goals, and how the person prefers to work. Adjustments are made as the client notices what helps or what needs to change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, shorten check-ins when needed, and use audio or video to match how someone prefers to engage. These practical benefits are often helpful for people balancing caregiving, work, or other household responsibilities.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, problem-focused sessions that combine client-centered listening, mindfulness, ACT principles, and psychodynamic ideas to help people change thinking and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, TN LCSW, practicing in Tennessee.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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