Kalene McSwain-Faulkner

Kalene McSwain-Faulkner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, parenting strain, and major life transitions. She also supports those dealing with addiction, self-esteem struggles, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Kalene speaks English and Spanish and brings nine years of clinical experience to her work in Tennessee.

Kalene describes therapy as a process that takes time and participation. She listens first, then clarifies what she hears so clients feel understood. She encourages people to use their existing strengths and views therapy as helping to realign what already works in someone’s life.

Her approach blends practical, evidence-informed strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns and try different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts while focusing on values and meaningful action. Attachment-based ideas guide work on connection and relationship patterns.

Kalene also draws on client-centered listening, motivational coaching, narrative techniques, and mindfulness practices. She emphasizes collaboration and asks for honest feedback about what helps and what needs changing. She frames progress as gradual and tied to consistent effort between sessions.

Her background includes social work practice since 2013 and military service that exposed her to diverse cultures and life experiences. She maintains continuing education and is completing doctoral research. Kalene aims to be a steady, optimistic partner in the work of change and growth.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes because it focuses on steps that matter, not just changing thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to change those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, mood, and stress-related problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on connection and how early or current relationship patterns affect feeling safe and close to others. It can help with relationship difficulties and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and comfort. This is a shared process and adjustments are made when something isn’t working.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows the therapist to use worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and structured skill practice that translate well to remote sessions. Licensed professionals aim to adapt exercises so clients can work on goals between appointments and bring progress back to therapy.