Clarence "Rick" Haynes

Clarence "Rick" Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 35 years of experience. He helps people who feel stuck after life changes, and those dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family problems, and career uncertainty. He also works with issues like trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns.

Rick uses straightforward, practical sessions. He focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thinking and build habits that reduce distress. Sessions are paced to the client's comfort and start from the situation the person brings that day.

His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic ideas. That mix guides goal setting, problem solving, and awareness exercises meant to shift how someone thinks and behaves. He sometimes asks clients to keep a journal to track thoughts between sessions.

In conversations he leans toward clear, hands-on techniques rather than abstract theory. Work in sessions includes identifying patterns, practicing mindfulness skills, and using acceptance strategies to handle difficult feelings. The focus is on small, practical steps that fit everyday life.

People who are unsure what comes next in work or life often seek Rick out for help sorting priorities and making decisions. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions from Tennessee. To begin, there is a short matching questionnaire and a first-session scheduling step.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It teaches committing to actions that reflect personal values while accepting uncomfortable emotions, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and uncertainty.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's concerns so the person can clarify priorities and make decisions about next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, and then suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular check-ins, try short skill practice between work obligations, or use audio-only options when a quieter setup is needed.