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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, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Self-love, 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
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 the best listener that I have in my life right now. I appreciate being heard, because that is one way that I notice myself feeling valued.

Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,

Rick evaluated me accurately, considered my negative as well as my positive activities.. trying to deal with my bad issues..

Written on Jun 21, 2025 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

I just started with Rick but already feel he is helping me sort through all the noise in my head. He is calm, thoughtful, and kind and I am grateful to be working with him. :D

Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Rick makes me feel both heard and comfortable. He engages in active listening, often repeating my own words to help me remember what issues I am working through. This shows me that he cares and is here to help me as best as he can.

Written on Jun 05, 2025 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Rick is incredibly attentive and patient.

Written on Apr 23, 2025 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I have seen Rick several times and he really helps me work on myself. He has been a big help in me advocating for myself and making positive change in my life.

Written on Apr 23, 2025 after therapy with Clarence "Rick" for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd