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Clarence "Rick" Haynes, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Clarence is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Clarence. View 77 reviews
Great news, Clarence is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Tennessee

Recent reviews

Rick is a wonderful therapist! I strongly recommend his services to anyone in need of support. As a healthcare professional myself, I have high expectations for other providers, especially when it comes to mental health: Rick has exceeded all of those expectations. He invests a great deal of time both during and after our sessions preparing summaries and sending useful resources in between our weekly meetings. He is a great listener, responds wisely and non-judgementally, and has a very relaxed presence which really translates into me feeling a sense of calmness and ease around him. He is a professional and clearly brings with him a great deal of experience and wisdom to his patient encounters. I feel extremely fortunate to have met Rick and I know that without his support I would not be in anywhere near as good of a place as I find myself today!

Reviewed December 2024

Detects, understands and explores the core issue which are of concern to the patient. Provides useful methods to deal with the problem. Very skilled in his profession.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Clarence

  • 35 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

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.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes 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

Treatment Approaches

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

Licenses

Clarence "Rick" Haynes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497847750.

  • LCSW · Tennessee · 220 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Clarence "Rick" Haynes

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

77 reviews

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Rick is a wonderful therapist! I strongly recommend his services to anyone in need of support. As a healthcare professional myself, I have high expectations for other providers, especially when it comes to mental health: Rick has exceeded all of those expectations. He invests a great deal of time both during and after our sessions preparing summaries and sending useful resources in between our weekly meetings. He is a great listener, responds wisely and non-judgementally, and has a very relaxed presence which really translates into me feeling a sense of calmness and ease around him. He is a professional and clearly brings with him a great deal of experience and wisdom to his patient encounters. I feel extremely fortunate to have met Rick and I know that without his support I would not be in anywhere near as good of a place as I find myself today!

Reviewed December 2024

Detects, understands and explores the core issue which are of concern to the patient. Provides useful methods to deal with the problem. Very skilled in his profession.

Reviewed November 2024

He’s been great! He has helped me tremendously!

Reviewed August 2024

Rick is very knowledgeable and compassionate when offering his perspective. He has a way to help you understand your thoughts and feelings, and leaves you with the right tools to navigate them. Thanks for your expertise, Rick!

Reviewed April 2024

I’ve worked with Rick on and off for the last couple years, and It has been by far the most productive I’ve ever felt in therapy. He’s easy to talk to, and seems to be able to pull information out of me in an easy way.

Reviewed March 2024

He’s a great guy. Easy to talk to

Reviewed March 2024

Rick is a wonderful person and a great shoulder to cry on. He gives sound advice and can adapt each session to what best fits your needs. Glad to have met him and couldn’t recommend him enough

Reviewed March 2024

What a great therapist! Rick is always there with warm empathy and understanding, and he always manages to cheer me up and offer perspective. He is also very solution-oriented. I can't recommend him strongly enough.

Reviewed March 2024

Rick is a wonderful listener, affirming and caring!

Reviewed February 2024

I am very thankful for Rick, he has been with me for almost three years now. He is very knowledgeable and helpful! Grateful for his support and insight. 10000000% recommend

Reviewed January 2024

I highly recommend Rick. He has been helping me tremendously. I’m glad BetterHelp has connected me with him. He is very understanding, he’s a great listener and has such a lovely soul.

Reviewed January 2024

Rick is helping me work through my issues with a new perspective and tools. I would recommend him to everyone!

Reviewed January 2024

Rick is a great guy and a fantastic person to have on your side. If you need someone to vent to, ask advice, or get you through a tough time, Rick is your man. He helped me clear my head and got me out of a very long funk. Could not recommend Rick enough!

Reviewed November 2023

A very respectful and respectable man he help and listens when it's needed and trys to find way that best works for your needs

Reviewed November 2023

Rick is great. Sometimes we disagree, and that’s ok. Super easy to talk to. Will point out when he thinks you are looking at a problem from the wrong direction. And reinforce you when you are. So….honest.

Reviewed November 2023

Rick has been an incredible blessing. He truely has been one of the best therapist I have come across in a long time. He takes time to really focus and listen with all His heart on his sessions by even sending over a summary after and recommending things to do during the week. He truely has been spectacular i would truely recommend him!

Reviewed November 2023

Working with Rick has definitely been good for me. We have talked through the same or similar topics multiple times, as well as other things, but I really appreciate his patience and calm resolve. I hope that I can continue to progress through his advice and support.

Reviewed August 2023

Kind, considerate and knowledgeable

Reviewed August 2023

Rick has been extremely helpful in helping me identify and work on issues that many therapists weren’t able to help me with. I’m very grateful.

Reviewed July 2023

Very open and knowledgeable, he's been instrumental in helping me gain the courage to overcome the things causing difficulty in my hobbies, goals, and well-being.

Reviewed July 2023

Rick is truly an amazing man. He is not only master in his skill to aide, but a true guide on one's journey... Even if you do not yet "see" the journey before you. He is patient and kind...and above all a gift I accept and hope to guide me through my many unknown journeys to come. Thank you for your words of wisdom and times of guidance.

Reviewed July 2023

Rick is an extremely genuine person. Honest, even when it’s a hard answer. He will think about your conversation and then message you with more thoughts.

Reviewed June 2023

Rick is an amazing therapist and in Fact the best therapist I've ever met. He is a brilliant human being as well and I admire and appreciate his deep hearted morality and humanity. I feel he truly helps his patients with whole heart and pays great attention to all detais during our sessios and also in his messages between the sessions. The amount of efforts and time he puts into understanding me and my problems, in order to make me feel understood and supported is enormously commendable. He would make a good balance between his different theraputic techniques according to my emotional and mental needs at specific times and situations, in order to make a steady progress and achievements on my mental health journey which I appreciate a lot. He is absolutely and highly knowledgeable and patient with me and he helps me understand myself and roots of my mental issues thoroughly and supports and guides me through all my hardships along the way while introducing better and more clear perspectives to me while walking me through my path to achieve my goals for my mental health and generally in my life. He is always attentive, respectful and helpful and I never feel overwhelmed while receiving his therapy. I have made a huge, steady and remarkabley amazing progress in my mental health journey with him and still carrying on strongly, having a beautiful sense of achievement with his help and support, which I appreciate immensely. I'm glad and blessed to have him as my therapist and I can't thank him enough. I would definitely recommend him to anyone whom their mental health needs would be matching his fields of expertise which includes ADHD, anxiety and OCD etc...

Reviewed May 2023

Rick has been very easy to talk with. He has been very knowledgeable and patient as I've shared my situation. I highly recommend Rick, it's not always easy to find a good match in a therapist.

Reviewed February 2023

Mr.Haynes knows the ends and outs of his craft and I would recommend him to anyone that I know who sneaks therapy

Reviewed February 2023

Very kind, considerate, and approachable.

Reviewed January 2023

He is a good guy who listens to your problems and offers creative solutions. I would recommend working with Rick he has helped me understand things that I wouldn’t have noticed on my own.

Reviewed November 2022

Recommended to my friend already

Reviewed November 2022

Rick is the best. I was always hesitant to try therapy because the process of finding someone I fit with seemed daunting, but right from the start I felt comfortable with Rick and he's helped me enormously.

Reviewed November 2022

Rick is by far the best therapist I have ever worked with. I deeply value how attentive he is and how he always finds the best ways for me to deal with a situation that applies to me. He is extremely emotionally intelligent whilst also being a very level-headed logical therapist. After any session with him, I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. He has helped me learned things that will help me with my mental health for the rest of my life. He always made me feel safe and comfortable to talk about anything. My life is forever changed for the better and it's thanks to Rick that I got here.

Reviewed November 2022

Rick is the first therapist I’ve ever had and even from the very first meeting I felt like I was in good hands. I felt listened to but not overwhelmed and I felt like he knew exactly how to help me

Reviewed September 2022

He is an amazing, knowledgable, logical and supportive therapist. I have never had as much insight into myself as I have since I've worked with him.

Reviewed August 2022

Excellent rapport.

Reviewed August 2022

Rick has been very helpful in guiding me to be a more focused, mindful, and present person; something I was desperately struggling with when I first signed up to BetterHelp. I continue to follow and use his advice.

Reviewed July 2022

Rick takes the time to speak his patient's language, finds common grounds upon which it is possible to build. Being his patient is like driving, with him riding shotgun: he knows the road, he knows the good places to stop or when to speed up. He makes sure you know these options, and leaves it up to you to make a decision. I really appreciate his help in my life!

Reviewed June 2022

After switching therapist, Rick is so helpful and lets me talk, he understands where I’m coming from and he is amazing in being there for others and always giving me exercises which I love to help ease my mind!! Thank you Rick:)

Reviewed June 2022

Rick has been incredible! I’m growing everyday with the resources I’ve been given. I’m taking a little break but hope to start back up in the future.

Reviewed June 2022

Excellent therapist. I really recommend him.

Reviewed June 2022

Rick has been amazing. He's very knowledgeable and personable. His insights have helped break down, challenge, and work around many of the issues that have been preventing me from feeling centered and fulfilled.

Reviewed June 2022

Rick is great. He understands my particular needs and provides honest and helpful feedback that helps me to optimize my mental wellness.

Reviewed April 2022

Very knowledgeable on what afflicts me. Great at recommending additional resources

Reviewed April 2022

Very kind soul. Very easy to speak with always makes me feel like what I have to say is important.

Reviewed April 2022

I have been working with Rick for sometime and found our sessions to be highly valuable. Our discussions helped me focus on seeing a big picture and think in clear relaxed way.

Reviewed February 2022

Rick is very nice, warm and friendly. He listens paitently asks some questions and then comes up with some advice, exercise or literature that I can work on until our next meeting. He is a great help and I am happy to have him at my side.

Reviewed January 2022

Rick has been very helpful and patient with me. He listens and what I appreciate most is when he checks in and follows up a session with a more in depth analysis of what has been discussed. He’s very supportive and always thinks of ways and methods for you to practice different techniques which help. I highly recommend him, he has been a great help to me.

Reviewed December 2021

I very much enjoy working with my therapist Rick, he is a good listener and has good advice on my issues. It has been a smooth ride so far and rich has helped me understand myself better by talk therapy

Reviewed December 2021

I have been having sessions with Rick for over a month now and he has gotten me out of the depressive state that I was in and made such a difference to my life already. He is so knowledgeable and informative and knows so many different tools that change your mindset, whilst always listening with an open mind to your problems. I highly recommend Rick for anyone who is looking for a more solution based approach!

Reviewed November 2021

Rick is welcoming, knowledgeable and incisive. He was helpful to me during a difficult time. He also is an honest broker, and gave good advice on when he viewed therapy as having run its course (I.e. when he thought I learned the necessary skills and was applying them correctly.) I would highly recommend him.

Reviewed November 2021

Rick has been great, he’s super easy to talk to, and he’s been very helpful.

Reviewed November 2021

One of the best people ever! He helped me a lot to get out of many traumas I was in!! I highly recommend him! One of the best therapists

Reviewed November 2021

Rick is a very good therapist and a good, kind man. He had been very helpful

Reviewed November 2021

Rick is amazing easy to talk to and helps work things out

Reviewed November 2021

Kind, resolute, and knowledgeable. As a superb therapist, Rick doesn't stop at guiding you through hardship - he fosters self-improvement, too. And he does a fine job at that.

Reviewed September 2021

Rick is the best. he gives you the tools you need to start the journey towards feeling better from day one. He gives words to complicated feelings and voices what you don’t really want to say (which is awesome because I don’t have to do it, he reads into things really well!) he has an excellent eye, is very very supportive and incredibly kind.

Reviewed September 2021

Rick has made me feel validated in a dark place. I can't tell you how valuable that is. He is a great therapist. I appreciate his non judgemental demeanor, and sweet persona.

Reviewed August 2021

Rick is such an amazing person, he helped me a lot knowing who I am, and got me through the one of the toughest times in my life. He listened to everything I had to say and discussed it with me. I am really glad and happy with his constant support and help.

Reviewed August 2021

I have just started therapy with Rick and so far it has been very helpful. After 4 past experiences with therapists in Europe and America, he has been one of the best! Highly recommend

Reviewed July 2021

Rick is hands down the best therapist I have talked to in my whole life, and I have spoked to many. I finally have hope in life again.

Reviewed July 2021

I'm glad I have Rick as my counselor. He's very knowledgeable and attentive, and I really feel guided in the process of getting better. It's a bit like having a guardian angel showing you how to become happy at your own pace.

Reviewed May 2021

He is very kind and understanding, he really listens when I talk. He makes me feel comfortable enough to tell him anything even if I think it might be unnecessary. I’d highly recommend him to anyone needing help!

Reviewed February 2021

Rick, in the 2 sessions I've had with him so far, has already made me feel comfortable, heard, and healing! I love getting the exercises to do, helps me put my mental health first throughout the week!

Reviewed February 2021

My first few sessions with Rick were very smooth. He's a great listener, very patient, knows how to point out recurring themes and always recommends an action plan. I look forward to our sessions and feel ease after every call.

Reviewed February 2021

Rick was very attentive and informative. He addressed the issues head on and gave me lasting tools to help with my anxiety.

Reviewed January 2021

In just 2 sessions Rick has helped me pin-point a lot of the areas that I need to focus on. He’s very attentive and non-judgemental, and hits the nail on the head with how a person feels and methods to help. I highly recommend him to anyone!

Reviewed January 2021

Rick was a really amazing resource for me in my time of need. He is a very good listener and offers actionable steps to make you feel better. Highly recommend

Reviewed November 2020

I’m very comfortable with Rick . He listens , he’s non-judgemental and offers me great feedback . I look forward to talking with him and will continue to do so . It’s the first time in my life I l’ve opened up to anyone and was very hesitant to do so . Rick has made it something I’m very comfortable with . Thank you

Reviewed September 2020

Rick Haynes has been very understandable to my struggles and I have appreciated his support and care for me. I believed I learned a lot about myself and the practices I have worked on. I can say I greatly improved from my anxiety and intrusive thoughts. I believe I am capable of being understanding towards my anxiety thanks to Rick. A great man.

Reviewed September 2020

Rick is the most competent counselor I’ve had. I feel heard and supported and he compassionately helps me confront my problematic beliefs to help me grow.

Reviewed September 2020

Rick is absolutely wonderful and is very attentive. I think the way that he processes the information that I give him helps me also figure out what I am trying to say and what the root of my thoughts are

Reviewed August 2020

I am very grateful for Rick. He has helped my quality of life

Reviewed August 2020

Rick is an incredible listener an offers unique insights on mindfulness. I highly recommend him to anyone on the BetterHelp platform. We have made so much progress and it’s just the beginning.

Reviewed August 2020

Rick has made a profound impact on my life, my thoughts, how I view myself and my ability to navigate anxiety. I cannot recommend Rick highly enough, he is incredible at what he does. He provides excellent structure for sessions and emailing counselling that really help tackle whatever issues you face. He is incredibly attentive, a great listener and always actively delves deeper to tackle the root of your problems. He is flexible in his approach to best suit your needs and genuinely wants to help you improve. We worked on things like self-esteem, OCD and managing anxiety, worry or stress. 10/10

Reviewed August 2020

Rick has made a tremendous impact on my well-being in a short amount of time. He listened extremely well and pointed me in the right direction to have numerous tools at my disposal to work on challenges that I was dealing with. I'm very appreciative and highly recommend him!

Reviewed July 2020

Rick has been very helpful in the short time we have worked together. He has helped me with dealing with my past, recognising how it affects my present, and changing it for a better future.

Reviewed July 2020

I am very happy about the time I've spent with Rick. He is an amazing human being, full of patience and compassion. He is very professional but also very caring. I always felt like I had his full attention, free of judgement.

Reviewed July 2020

I have only worked with Rick Haynes for a very short time but he has been very professional and understanding. Starting therapy is nerve-wracking but I feel much more confident in the process already.

Reviewed June 2020

He is very good at understanding your situation. He will provide the best ways to help your situation. He is great with communication and responds in a timely manner with a clear, detailed message. Would highly recommend!

Reviewed June 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Clarence "Rick" Haynes offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Clarence "Rick" Haynes works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Clarence "Rick" Haynes speak?

Clarence "Rick" Haynes speaks English.

How many years of experience does Clarence "Rick" Haynes have?

Clarence "Rick" Haynes has 35 years of experience.

Where is Clarence "Rick" Haynes licensed to practice?

Clarence "Rick" Haynes is licensed to practice in Tennessee.

Does Clarence "Rick" Haynes accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Clarence "Rick" Haynes accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Clarence "Rick" Haynes offer?

Clarence "Rick" Haynes offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Clarence "Rick" Haynes?

Clarence "Rick" Haynes can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

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