Kalene McSwain-Faulkner, LCSW, CSW

Kalene McSwain-Faulkner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, and relationship struggles. She also supports concerns like self-esteem, parenting strain, sleep problems, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Kalene practices in Tennessee and communicates in English and Spanish. She brings nine years of clinical experience and military service to her work. Those years exposed her to many backgrounds and taught her how to adapt to different needs. Kalene describes therapy as a process that takes time and steady effort. She uses practical, evidence-informed strategies and coaching-minded support to help people align their lives with their values. Kalene uses methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, emotionally focused strategies, and client-centered listening. Sessions often include reflection, skill practice, and feedback so people can try new ways of handling problems. She emphasizes using each person’s strengths and asking for honest feedback about what helps. Her approach blends straightforward, motivational guidance with supportive listening. She frames change as an alignment rather than a replacement of who someone already is. Kalene is also a doctorate student who completed coursework with a 4.0 and continues professional development each year. People who choose her can expect a therapist who listens first, clarifies what she hears, and advocates for individual needs. To begin, clients follow the site’s start process and schedule sessions based on availability. Kalene invites active participation and ongoing feedback throughout therapy.

Approach-driven online care that matches goals

Kalene draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and attachment-based work to guide sessions online. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Acceptance and commitment therapy encourages identifying personal values and taking steps toward them while managing difficult feelings. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape patterns today and can help with trust, connection, and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kalene collaborates with each person to choose or combine methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She emphasizes trying strategies in real life and adjusting based on feedback, so therapy is tailored and practical.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work, caregiving, or other commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, reduce travel time, and let people use tools like guided exercises or worksheets between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions while working with clients to find what fits best.