Kalene McSwain-Faulkner, LCSW, CSW

Based in Tennessee 9 years in practice Online sessions

Calm guidance for stormy moments

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How Kalene works

Practical facts

Credentials: LCSW, CSW
Licensed in: Georgia, Tennessee
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English, Spanish
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About Kalene

Kalene McSwain-Faulkner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and relationship strain. She also supports people facing trauma, addiction, parenting stress, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. Kalene speaks English and Spanish and practices from Tennessee.

She describes therapy as a process that takes time and interaction. Kalene listens first, then clarifies what she hears so clients feel understood. She frames change as an alignment of what a person already has rather than fixing something missing.

Background and approach

Kalene blends practical, evidence-informed methods to match each person's needs. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-informed work, emotionally-focused methods, and client-centered conversation. She also brings coaching-style motivation into sessions to help clients move toward goals.

Her background includes nearly a decade of social work practice and military service, which she says broadened her experience with people from many backgrounds. She keeps up with continuing education each year and is a doctoral student who has completed coursework and is in the research phase. In sessions she aims to hear each person fully and advocate for their individuality.

She encourages honest feedback so therapy can be adjusted as needed. Kalene’s approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on helping people use their strengths to handle life’s challenges.

What Kalene works with

Everything Kalene lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kalene's practice.

Approaches Kalene lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

How Kalene blends approaches in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them while accepting difficult emotions. It can help with anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect behavior and mood, and it uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns that keep problems like depression and anxiety going. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions and can be useful for people who want to improve relationship patterns or manage worry tied to connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kalene collaborates with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts strategies over time and asks for feedback so sessions stay helpful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a full session is needed. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, share quick updates, or use shorter, more frequent contact to keep momentum. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and other responsibilities.

Questions people ask about Kalene

What kinds of concerns does Kalene help with?

Kalene supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, addictions, relationship issues, parenting strain, and career or life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a collaborative, practical style that mixes client-centered conversation with structured techniques. Sessions often include goal-focused work, motivational elements, and skill practice.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of social work experience and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2015. She also maintains yearly continuing education and is completing doctoral research.

What credentials and location are listed?

Kalene holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Tennessee. The listing notes Tennessee and Georgia LCSW licensure in her background.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She also accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.