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Kalene McSwain-Faulkner, LCSW, CSW
Tennessee
LCSW - Stress and trauma focused
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- Spanish offered
About Kalene
Kalene McSwain-Faulkner is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) who has been practicing since 2015 and working in social work since 2013. She has nine years of clinical experience and speaks both English and Spanish. Kalene lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting and sleep issues among her areas of focus.
She draws on practical, evidence-informed methods in session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based and client-centered methods, and emotionally-focused work. Sessions tend to focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding to them.
Kalene frames therapy as a process that takes time and repeated interactions. She describes therapy like getting an alignment - the client already has strengths and the work is about adjusting how things fit together. She also integrates coaching and motivational strategies to encourage action and follow-through.
Her background includes military service and a range of clinical roles that exposed her to diverse ages, cultures, and life experiences. Kalene is a doctorate student who completed coursework with a 4.0 and is currently in the research phase. She maintains continuing education to meet licensing requirements.
In practice, she starts by listening and clarifying concerns, then builds practical steps that draw on the client’s existing strengths. Progress is reviewed with client feedback so techniques can be adjusted as needed.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Kalene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thinking and change habits that keep problems going. CBT often involves short exercises, tracking thoughts and testing small behavioral changes that can be practiced between sessions.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed actions even when unpleasant thoughts or feelings appear. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in her work when patterns in close relationships are a central concern, helping people recognize and change repeated interaction cycles.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kalene approaches treatment collaboratively and will help figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques based on client feedback and progress so sessions remain focused on practical steps.
The biography does not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and enabling work during a lunch break or from another convenient location. Discussing scheduling and session length up front helps match the plan to daily routines.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, sleep problems, and related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and structured, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing new responses, with coaching elements to support action.
How much clinical experience does she have?
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 is listed as LCSW and CSW with licensure in Tennessee and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the supplied information.
How are session formats arranged?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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