Therapist profile
Raylissa Batten, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Parenting
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- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Raylissa
Raylissa Batten is a Tennessee Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years in the mental health field and more than a decade of direct counseling experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting strains, low self-esteem, and depression. Her listed focus areas also include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family concerns, codependency, and family of origin problems.
She believes clients know their own stories and brings a practical, respectful style to sessions. Conversations tend to center on clear goals, small steps, and building on existing strengths. Sessions use accessible language and concrete strategies rather than jargon.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. That mix lets her work on thoughts, actions, emotional skill-building, and present-moment awareness, depending on what someone needs.
Raylissa has substantial experience helping people manage communication problems, commitment concerns, control issues, and the stress caregivers often carry. She also supports adults coping with divorce and separation, body image concerns, and the fallout from family conflict.
People who contact her usually begin by identifying a small, practical change to try. She works collaboratively to track progress and adjust the approach if something isn’t helping. Sessions aim to leave someone with one or two usable tools to practice between meetings.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and relationship choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in everyday moments.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time if something feels unhelpful.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy household. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and make scheduling around school or work simpler. Ask about the exact session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She works with adults on parenting stress, blended family issues, family of origin problems, and general family problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear goals, small steps, and skill-building drawn from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have working in mental health?
She has 18 years in the mental health field, including over a decade providing counseling directly to clients.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Tennessee LCSW and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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