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Kalene McSwain-Faulkner, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression
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About me

I have a wealth of experience in what life has taught me through times of sorrow, pain, grief and other times so much joy. We all have different seasons in our life. Throughout life we will need different pieces to create our puzzle. My knowledge also comes from higher education and practice of that knowledge throughout my career. I am well rounded with experience from young to older clients. Serving 10 years in the military taught me how to and the importance of working with an array of different people from various backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, religions, sexualities, and overall different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. My passion is in supporting others through various parts of their journeys utilizing practical approaches that are evidence based. Some therapy strategies may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Techniques, Supportive Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Whole Health, and a variety of other strategies or a mixture thereof. I am looking forward to supporting you by first listening, clarifying what is heard, and overall supporting your individuality. Therapy strategies are not a one size fits all. If you do not wish to have someone who is highly motivated, thinks positively and continually supports using your strengths, believes that YOU CAN each and every time, then I am not the one for you. There are many coaching and motivational principles that I incorporate as it is truly my personality. Remember, you are unique and in order for me to adjust what is needed, I will need your feedback and honesty of what is working or what you may need more of. I look forward to supporting you during this part of your journey.

Professional experience

5yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Antisocial Personality, Attachment Issues, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

License information

TN LCSW LSW0000007322

GA LCSW CSW006322

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kalene McSwain-Faulkner. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

She’s honestly the best. She doesn’t play sides or let you live in your self pity. She has made my life and dealing with negative people so much less stressful. I can’t begin to thank her enough for keeping it real with me.

Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Kalene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, com

Awesome therapist

Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Kalene for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Kalene is wonderful!

Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Kalene for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues

I was being taken advantage of by several different individuals. I felt completely insane and I was desperate for help. She helped me not feel like I was so alone. Like I finally had the support system I was looking for. I’m able to see how amazing of a therapist she is, firstly, by how much I love and appreciate her, and how far I’ve come since I started therapy, and secondly, by how much my abusers HATE HER. she may have ruined their life, but she saved mine. And I’ll be forever grateful.

Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Kalene for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

So far I’ve only had one live chat with Kalene but it was so insightful and I was able to take what she said and apply it to my daily life. I’m looking forward to the rest of my therapy journey with her!

Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Kalene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Kalene has been working with me for a couple weeks now. She has been very helpful. She’ll prompt me with questions I haven’t thought of before, she’s very supportive and I definitely feel this being very beneficial for me and my growth.

Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Kalene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes