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Clarence "Rick" Haynes, LCSW

Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Coping with grief and loss Depression Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)
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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 and anxiety Relationship issues Coping with grief and loss Depression Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)

Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, 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, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), 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, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

Services offered

Video
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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.

Honestly a great therapist so far I’m still new in to it , and all that but with the 3 sessions I’ve had he has not only help me understand things so much better but given me multiple tips and helpful ways to help my anxiety and nerves in stressful encounters. Absolutely a great therapist so far and very kind! And already got the next session booked!

Written on Oct 03, 2026 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Great guy. Knowledgeable. Considerate. Would recommend highly

Written on Sep 25, 2026 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I think our initial session went well. I think he will help me moving forward.

Written on Sep 24, 2026 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Very positive and has great attitude doesn't judge or make you feel uncomfortable in any way willing to take me on once a week for DBT therapy even though he has a huge case load

Written on Sep 16, 2026 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Rick truly understands ADHD and the behavioral problems associated with it. He’s very insightful and suggests pragmatic ways to help with ADHD.

Written on Jul 03, 2026 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

Excellent

Written on Jun 20, 2026 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes