- 35 years experience
- Practical coping skills
- Values-based approach
About Clarence
Clarence "Rick" Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience. He helps people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or facing changes that feel overwhelming. He also supports those dealing with depression, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and codependency. Rick writes plainly and listens carefully to understand each person's struggle.
Rick believes a strong, trusting relationship matters first. Sessions start where the client is and move at a pace they find comfortable. He focuses on practical steps clients can use right away to feel more in control and less stuck.
His work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic ideas. Those approaches are used to help people notice their thinking, respond differently, and make choices that match their values. He often sets clear, doable goals and works on problem solving together.
Rick may suggest simple practices such as journaling to track thoughts and moods. He emphasizes awareness of thinking patterns because that awareness often opens the door to change. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused, with a practical tone.
Rick practices in Tennessee and communicates in English. He accepts international clients. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location and therapist availability. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How his approaches translate to online care
Rick uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT often helps with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck by focusing on meaningful behavior rather than struggling with every thought.He also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize listening, empathy, and the person’s own goals. This approach supports people who need a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort through emotions and make decisions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. The process is collaborative and can shift as goals change.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and allow people to work on skills between meetings. These practical benefits help therapy feel manageable alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rick commonly address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative, straightforward, and goal-focused. He combines practical problem solving with mindfulness and reflective work.
What is his background and experience?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of clinical experience helping people manage life transitions and emotional challenges.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Tennessee and holds the credential LCSW as provided in his profile.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.