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Raylene Franklin, LCSW
Montana
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Raylene
Raylene Franklin is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Montana with 20 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction concerns, grief, trauma and other life changes. Raylene also addresses parenting challenges, caregiver stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and issues linked to aging and end-of-life care.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on client-centered methods and solution-focused strategies to set clear steps and make small, doable changes.
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Raylene describes her style as coach-like and easygoing. She works with people to identify what is most pressing, outline the next steps, and try simple techniques between meetings.
She has long experience with chemical dependency, hospice care, and mental health conditions including depression and anxiety. That background informs her work with grief, addiction, codependency, and compassion fatigue. People who need help planning next steps or coping with ongoing stress often look for this practical focus.
Raylene includes motivational interviewing elements when people are weighing change. She also uses emotionally focused ideas to help people clarify feelings when that supports problem solving. Her practice aims to be clear, stepwise, and oriented toward measurable progress.
How her approaches fit into online work
Raylene commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills - tracking triggers, testing new responses, and assigning brief practice tasks between meetings. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means listening closely and shaping sessions around what the person says matters most, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to help name and organize strong feelings so they become usable in problem solving.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean concentrating on skill practice with CBT for one period, then shifting to solution-focused steps or motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what is offered. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when that is helpful. Raylene aims to make sessions practical and usable so therapeutic work fits into everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and life transitions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test alternative ways of responding. Sessions include tracking patterns and practicing small behavior changes between meetings.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is an LCSW with 20 years of experience. Her work history includes chemical dependency and hospice care alongside broader mental health practice.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the MT LCSW credential and practices in Montana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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