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Clarence "Rick" Haynes, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Messaging

About me

Hello and welcome! I'm glad you made the decision to seek help. You did the right thing.

My name is Rick Haynes. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience helping people solve life's problems. I am certain that with time and working together, I can help you as well. Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times making us feel depressed and anxious. Frequently, our mind seems to have a mind of its own, dwelling on worry and indecision. At those times, we suffer emotionally and aren't at our best either at home or work. Our self-esteem takes a hit, and we feel defeated. By reaching out for help, you have taken the first step toward feeling better.

I believe a trusting therapeutic relationship forms the basis for someone to share thoughts and emotions and change her or his life for the better. Our sessions will provide you a safe place to explore your emotions and solve problems. Our starting point will be where you are now, work at pace you find comfortable, and discover ways for you to take charge and begin to feel better. You may feel stuck today, but with effort you will get unstuck.

I find a combination of interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness exercises, and supportive psychotherapy to be most helpful to clients. In concert, this skill set helps a person change how they think, which changes how they feel and behave. We will set goals and solve problems in this practical hands-on manner. When you are ready, I may ask you to keep a journal of your thoughts. Awareness of your thinking patterns will be essential.

If my experience and approach is what you are searching for, I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.


Professional experience

35 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

TN LCSW 220

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Clarence "Rick" Haynes. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Rick is kind, empathetic, and genuinely helpful. Being a millennial woman that has had a couple different therapists I am always skeptical of a male therapist. My expectations of Rick’s ability to relate and mold his feedback to fit me have been thoroughly exceeded.
I look forward to my appointments with Rick and hope to continue to see him as a therapist as long as he will have me! (:

Written on Dec 04, 2025 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Kind, thoughtful therapist that takes the time to research additional resources and provides a think outside the box approach which can be eye opening. Honest, laid back, great listener, and clearly cares.

Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions

Thank you Rick for what you do..

Written on Nov 19, 2025 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

Great therapist thank you

Written on Sep 06, 2025 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Rick is an exceptional therapist. He listens incredibly well and creates space for me to share openly. Even if I need to jump in while he’s speaking because something feels important to say, he never seems bothered — his patience and attentiveness are top-notch.

He takes thorough notes and provides detailed analysis and CBT strategies in his written follow-ups, which shows me he takes the time to carefully think through my situation before offering solutions.

On a personal level, he’s been very relatable to me. His familiarity with expat life (his son lived in Japan) and his deep knowledge of Buddhism have made our conversations feel especially relevant and connected to my own experiences.

Above all, he’s gentle, kind, and steady — never raising his voice or losing his temper. I feel supported, understood, and respected in every session.

Written on Aug 15, 2025 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Understands all the concerns and problems very clearly and provides very concise and clear methods to deal with certain issues. Very professional and very experienced. After one session you feel that you have been helped greatly.

Written on Jul 21, 2025 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue