Kalene McSwain-Faulkner, LCSW, CSW
Practical support for parenting and life changes
Book with Kalene- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia, Tennessee
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Kalene
Kalene McSwain-Faulkner, LCSW, greets people with a straightforward approach to hard moments. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, relationships, and other life changes. Kalene blends practical strategies with honest listening to help people find clearer footing.
She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, and emotionally focused approaches. Sessions often mix conversation with simple exercises and goal-focused steps. She also brings coaching elements that encourage action between meetings.
Background and approach
Kalene has worked as a social worker since 2013 and has held a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential since 2015. She is a doctorate student who completed coursework with a 4.0 and is currently in the research phase. Her background includes nearly a decade of clinical practice and ongoing professional education.
Her time in the military exposed her to many cultures, ages, and life situations, and she draws on that experience when tailoring support. She aims to meet people where they are and adjust methods based on feedback and progress. Therapy is described as a process that takes time and small adjustments rather than instant fixes.
Kalene offers services in English and Spanish and provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. People are encouraged to participate actively and to share what is and isn’t working so the work can be adjusted together.
What Kalene works with
Everything Kalene lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kalene helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- 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
- Veteran and Armed Forces 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
Approaches Kalene lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Kalene commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then move toward values-based action, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns in close relationships and strengthening emotional connection and safety, useful for parenting concerns and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, using empathy and reflection to help them uncover solutions and build confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options and try methods that match the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or priorities shift.
Online therapy takes place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different days and schedules. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for short check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing coaching between meetings. These options help people balance therapy with work, parenting, and travel while keeping therapy consistent.
Questions people ask about Kalene
What concerns does Kalene help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, relationship struggles, addiction, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and collaborative, blending coaching with therapy to set clear, achievable steps and to track progress over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kalene has worked as a social worker since 2013 and has nine years of professional experience as a clinician.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Tennessee with the licensure details provided as TN LCSW and GA LCSW.
Which languages are offered and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.
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