Clarence "Rick" Haynes - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

35 years experience

About Clarence "Rick" Haynes

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.

Licenses

LCSW

220

Professional experience

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Depression
ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Great guy. Knowledgeable. Considerate. Would recommend highly”

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

“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”

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

“Excellent”

“Rick was attentive and identified the issue and offered solutions. He was not judgmental and I would recommend his therapy to others.”

“I really appreciate the summaries and solutions Rick provides after each session. It reenforces the topics we’ve discussed and includes a call to action.”

“Rick is great, he has a good way of explaining things or relating them to others to make them understandable. He’s also easy to talk to.”

“Clarence is excellent with listening and giving you the tools you need to work through everything that you bring up. I have been with him for a year and he continues to give me new ideas, strategies, techniques and advice.”

“Easy to talk to and summarizes issues well”

“Rick is a great therapist—thoughtful, wise, and excellent listener, and always empathic. His summaries of our sessions are always spot-on and capture the essence of what we talked about, often providing helpful insights into what I’m struggling with.”

“Best therapist I’ve ever had! He simplifies the chaos and brings tranquility to my mind.”

“My sessions with Rick have been wonderful. He gives thoughtful feedback and does an incredible job of reiterating the things you say, even if you’re saying them sort of sporadically and all jumbled. I’m very grateful to have been paired with him.”

“So far Rick has been great! He is so knowledgeable and listens to me well. First therapist I have connected with on here. I look forward to working with him more.”

“Rick is so understanding and friendly! He has helped with my anxiety so much, walking me through many techniques to help me in moments of panic. After a year of therapy, I now don’t know what I would do with out him.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.