Clarence "Rick" Haynes, LCSW - Therapist in Tennessee

About Clarence

Clarence "Rick" Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 35 years of clinical experience. He focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship issues, family matters, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He speaks English and accepts international clients through online formats.

Rick keeps sessions practical and straightforward. He starts where a person is and moves at a pace they find comfortable.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on current problems, patterns of thinking, and steps a person can take to feel better. He often blends talking, awareness-building, and doable exercises. His approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness work, and psychodynamic ideas.

That mix is used to notice unhelpful thinking, strengthen values and choices, and explore underlying patterns. He may suggest keeping a short journal to track thoughts and reactions between sessions. Therapy with him aims to improve day-to-day functioning.

Sessions can help reduce overwhelm, rebuild confidence, and make relationships easier to manage. The work emphasizes learning skills and practicing them in real life. Rick believes a trusting relationship is the foundation for change.

He offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging options so people can connect in ways that fit their schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take action guided by personal values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports the person in finding their own solutions; this approach is helpful when someone needs a steady, empathic space to sort feelings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and attention skills so people can respond more calmly to stress and reduce reactivity in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. That collaborative process helps match techniques to what feels most useful and realistic in daily life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video and phone sessions allow for face-to-face conversation, while live chat and text messaging give alternatives for shorter check-ins or journaling-style updates. These formats make it easier to practice skills between sessions and keep therapy consistent when life is unpredictable.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career strain, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other related issues.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are practical and client-focused, starting where a person is and moving at their pace. He combines conversation, awareness exercises, and goal-setting so people can try small changes between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 35 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Tennessee as TN LCSW 220.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.

How are costs and payment handled?

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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 35 years
Licensed: Tennessee
Languages: English

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