- ACT and mindfulness
- Client-centered listening
- Goal focused steps
About Clarence
Clarence "Rick" Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 35 years of practice. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues like ADHD and compassion fatigue. Rick also lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
Rick uses plain conversation and practical techniques in sessions. He often begins by helping people notice unhelpful thinking patterns. He may suggest simple mindfulness exercises and journaling to increase awareness. Sessions move at a pace the client can manage.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and make small, meaningful changes. Client-centered methods shape how he listens and responds. He also uses psychodynamic thinking to look at repeated patterns that trace back in a person’s life.
Rick emphasizes setting clear goals and solving problems together. You can expect concrete steps you can try between sessions, such as thought records or brief behavioral experiments. He describes therapy as hands-on and focused on changing what you do and think to affect how you feel.
Over decades of practice Rick has worked with a wide variety of adult concerns. He asks people to start where they are and move forward at a manageable pace. If someone wants to explore guilt or shame, he will help name the feeling, look at its origins, and work on practical strategies to reduce its hold.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that align with those values. Online sessions can focus on small, manageable behavior changes and values-based goals. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting back what you say so you feel understood; this fits well with conversational online sessions that focus on your perspective and priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than using one fixed method.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins during a break. Some people find video better for visual cues while others prefer audio-only for a lower-bandwidth option; these practical differences can be discussed and selected based on what helps the person engage in the work.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Rick works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses practical methods like noticing thought patterns, journaling, mindfulness exercises, and goal setting to help people understand and reduce the impact of guilt and shame.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of adult concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.