Therapist profile
Kalene McSwain-Faulkner, LCSW, CSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma and grief
About Kalene
Kalene McSwain-Faulkner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with nine years of clinical experience. She also holds the CSW credential. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, addictions, and related challenges.
Kalene describes therapy as a process that takes time and repeated interactions. She listens first, summarizes what she hears, and uses that feedback to shape sessions. She emphasizes practical steps and motivational coaching alongside therapeutic techniques.
Her work draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. Sessions may include mindfulness, narrative techniques, and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
Kalene has a background that includes military service and a range of practice settings. That experience informs how she talks with people from different backgrounds and life stages. She is also a doctorate student currently in the research phase after completing coursework with a 4.0 GPA.
She asks for honest feedback about what is working in sessions. Her style leans toward practical, strengths-focused conversation and coaching. People who prefer a clearly motivated, positive, and action-oriented approach may find her a good fit.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and committing to small actions that move a person toward the life they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful habits. These approaches are often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first based on goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Feedback from the client guides adjustments so sessions become more useful over time.
Session logistics are not specified in this biography, so confirm the exact online formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone choose whether to use video or audio depending on how they want to engage. Many people find the practical fit of sessions into everyday life helps them use what they learn between meetings.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and related issues.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques, mixing mindfulness and motivational coaching as needed.
How many years has she practiced?
She has nine years of clinical experience and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2015.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Tennessee with licensure listed for TN and GA LCSW as shown.
Can I work with her in Spanish or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available online session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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