- Strengths focused
- Motivational style
- English and Spanish
About Kalene
Kalene McSwain-Faulkner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, grief, and life changes. She brings nine years of clinical experience and a practical approach to sessions. Kalene emphasizes using a person’s existing strengths to shift habits and find better balance. She describes therapy as a process that takes time and collaboration.
Kalene completed social work coursework with strong academic results and continues professional development each year. She is a doctorate student who has finished coursework and is now in the research phase. Military service expanded her perspective, giving experience with people from varied backgrounds, identities, and life situations. This informs a flexible style that respects each person’s story.
Her counseling blends approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques. She also pulls in motivational coaching, mindfulness, narrative methods, and whole-health ideas when useful. Sessions focus on practical strategies and clear steps rather than jargon.
In the first meetings Kalene listens, reflects what she hears, and works with each person to set realistic goals. She asks for honest feedback about what helps and what doesn’t, and adjusts the plan as needed. The aim is to help people feel more aligned and able to use the strengths they already have.
Kalene offers services in Tennessee and communicates in English and Spanish. She supports people facing relationship concerns, parenting stress, addictions, compassion fatigue, attachment challenges, and related issues. She encourages participation and patience, noting real change often happens gradually.
Approach-focused online therapy and practical tools
Kalene often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts or feelings while taking steps toward their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches skills to change unhelpful cycles, which can help with sleep, anxiety, and mood.She also incorporates Attachment-Based ideas when relationship patterns or early connections affect current functioning. That work focuses on understanding how past bonds shape reactions and builds new ways of relating and regulating emotions. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; she will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and adjust methods based on your goals and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since options were not specified. Discussing format options is part of the initial match and scheduling steps. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so therapy can be attended around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities. Licensed professionals tailor session pacing and tools to what works for each person.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Georgia, Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Kalene commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, grief, relationship and parenting strain, addictions, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, strengths-based style that blends coaching and therapy. Sessions aim for clear steps and honest feedback to find what helps.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience as a social worker and clinical practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is also a doctorate student who has completed coursework and is in the research phase.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Tennessee and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW, with licensing in Tennessee and Georgia noted in her background.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients supported?
Yes, she accepts international clients according to the information provided.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.