- Encouraging and direct
- Evidence-informed methods
- Bilingual support
About Kalene
Kalene McSwain-Faulkner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and codependency. She draws on nine years of social work practice and ongoing doctoral research to guide conversations and practical steps forward. Kalene approaches clients with a direct, encouraging style and combines therapy with coaching-minded support.
Her work uses everyday language and clear goals. She listens first, then reflects what she hears and helps clients set short-term targets. Sessions often focus on skill-building, shifting unhelpful habits, and strengthening personal strengths people already have.
Kalene blends several evidence-informed methods to fit each person. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral strategies to change thought patterns, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, and attachment-based perspectives to look at relationship patterns. Mindfulness, narrative work, and motivational techniques are also part of her toolkit when useful.
Her military background and years of varied practice mean she has experience with people from many backgrounds. Kalene emphasizes that therapy is a process and that meaningful change usually takes time and steady effort.
She encourages honest feedback so therapy can be adjusted as needed. Kalene frames the work as an alignment process - helping people use what they already have in clearer, healthier ways. Her goal is practical progress and steady personal growth.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and committing to small, value-driven actions. It helps when avoidance, rumination, or uncertainty keep people from living the life they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques to shift unhelpful patterns and build new habits. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape responses to stress and connection, and it can help people change repetitive relationship dynamics.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process guides whether ACT, CBT, attachment ideas, or a mix will be emphasized.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten trips to appointments, and allow brief check-ins when a quick adjustment is needed. It also lets people continue therapy across locations, which can help maintain momentum during life changes. Licensed professionals tailor the pace and tools used so sessions remain practical and goal-focused regardless of how they are scheduled.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Georgia, Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Kalene supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, codependency, relationship and parenting challenges, addictions, and related issues.
How would you describe Kalene's therapy style?
Her style is encouraging, direct, and coaching-minded. She listens closely, sets practical goals, and adjusts methods based on client feedback.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has nine years of social work experience, has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2015, and is a doctorate student in the research phase after completing coursework with a 4.0.
Where is Kalene licensed and based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is based in Tennessee with licensure noted as TN LCSW and GA LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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