Kalene McSwain-Faulkner, LCSW, CSW

Kalene McSwain-Faulkner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression. Her practice also addresses addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.

Kalene uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods in her sessions. She listens first, clarifies what she hears, and helps clients apply the strengths they already have. She describes therapy as an alignment process - the client remains the expert while she helps adjust patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Her background includes military service and a decade of work across diverse communities. That experience informs how she approaches differences in culture, religion, sexuality, age, and socioeconomic background. She is also a doctorate student who completed coursework with a 4.0 and is in the research phase.

In practice, Kalene blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative methods, mindfulness, and whole health ideas. Sessions often draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and Emotionally-Focused strategies when relevant. She asks for ongoing feedback so therapy can be adjusted to practical goals.

Kalene offers sessions in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. Before beginning, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so the plan can be clear and realistic.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work