- Trust-building approach
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Practical problem solving
About Clarence
Clarence "Rick" Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He offers straightforward support for life transitions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and career. Rick aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried and uncertain.
Rick focuses on building a trusting, respectful relationship as the foundation for change. Sessions start from where a person is now and move at a pace that feels right for them. He encourages clear goals and practical problem solving so people can feel less stuck and more able to act on daily challenges.
His approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy alongside mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment ideas, and psychodynamic perspectives. In sessions he uses simple exercises, reflective listening, and homework like journaling to help people notice thought patterns and try different responses in daily life.
Rick favors hands-on work that connects thinking, feeling, and behavior. He will often suggest short, doable practices between meetings to build awareness and reduce emotional distress. Progress is a step-by-step process and he helps people measure what matters to them.
Located in Tennessee, Rick works with adults on a broad range of concerns including caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment worries, codependency, guilt and shame, and impulsivity. He welcomes conversations about goals and how therapy might fit into a person’s life.
Approaches that translate to online support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people find their own path forward; it is useful when someone needs a steady, understanding presence while they sort feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That can mean combining listening-focused care with mindfulness exercises or ACT techniques depending on what helps most.
Confirm the current online session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or offering options that don’t require being on camera. Discuss scheduling and practical needs during the matching process to find arrangements that work for daily routines.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Rick help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, ADHD, career strain, compassion fatigue, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes a trusting therapeutic relationship and practical, hands-on work that connects thoughts, feelings, and behavior while moving at each person's comfortable pace.
How much experience does he bring?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds Tennessee LCSW licensure and practices from Tennessee.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.