- Motivational approach
- Evidence-based methods
- English and Spanish
About Kalene
Kalene McSwain-Faulkner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings nearly a decade of professional experience to mental health support. She combines practical skills with a warm, motivational style to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles, addiction concerns, and issues tied to adoption and foster care. Kalene uses clear, straightforward language so people can focus on change without getting lost in jargon.
Her approach centers on listening first, then helping clients name what matters and set realistic goals. Sessions often blend cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and client-centered care to fit each person’s needs. She also draws on emotionally focused strategies when relationships and connection are the main concerns.
Kalene has worked as a social worker since 2013 and has held a Licensed Clinical Social Worker license since 2015. She maintains continuing education each year and is currently a doctoral student who completed coursework with a 4.0 and is in the research phase. Her military service shaped her ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
In sessions she offers a coach-like energy alongside traditional therapy skills. She helps people notice strengths, try specific changes, and align daily routines and thinking patterns to support emotional health. Feedback and collaboration are part of every step so therapy stays useful and practical.
People can expect a direct but encouraging style that asks for honesty and participation. Kalene emphasizes that progress takes time and that small, steady adjustments are how lasting change happens.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed action even when strong feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete experiments to shift behavior and mood. It often helps with anxiety, sleep, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people change how they relate to feel safer and more connected.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kalene collaborates with each person to figure out what fits best based on goals and preferences. She listens to feedback and adjusts methods over time so sessions remain practical and focused on real-life change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into workdays, handle follow-up check-ins, or try therapy without travel. Others appreciate being able to meet with a licensed professional who speaks English or Spanish from different locations. Discuss scheduling and format choices when you connect so sessions can match your routine and needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Georgia, Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kalene help people with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, and adoption and foster care related matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and encouraging with a coaching element. She listens first, then helps people set goals and try practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked as a social worker since 2013 and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2015, totaling nine years of professional experience.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is based in Tennessee with licensure listed as TN LCSW and GA LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options with the platform before booking to verify how Kalene meets with clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.