Kalene McSwain-Faulkner

Kalene McSwain-Faulkner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, and struggles with addiction. She also supports people facing relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, career changes, and compassion fatigue. Kalene brings nine years of clinical experience and a practical, strengths-based approach to sessions.

She frames therapy as a process that takes time and steady effort. Kalene listens first, clarifies what she hears, and works with each person to find realistic steps forward. She often blends coaching-style motivation with therapeutic tools to build momentum and keep progress moving.

Her clinical work draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thought patterns, connecting feelings to relationship patterns, and focusing on values and committed action.

Kalene served in the military for ten years, which shaped her comfort working with people from many backgrounds and life experiences. She is currently a doctorate student who completed coursework with a 4.0 and is in the research phase. She meets yearly licensing requirements through continuing education.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts clients from outside the United States. Kalene encourages honest feedback so treatment can be adjusted to what works best for each person. To begin, she asks people to engage actively and be willing to try new ways of aligning their life with their goals.

How Kalene's Approaches Shape Online Work

Kalene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns that feed anxiety, depression, and anger. CBT often focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes that reduce distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she uses to help people clarify what matters to them and take committed action, even when feelings are difficult. ACT is useful for coping with stress, worry, and life transitions.

She also draws from Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions. This approach can help people understand repeated patterns in close relationships and make different choices. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; she will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and life situation rather than imposing a single way of working.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Kalene offers ways to fit sessions into a busy life, whether someone needs a shorter check-in, a time that works around work hours, or an option that avoids commuting. Online work can make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and practice strategies in everyday settings.