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Raylene Franklin

Raylene Franklin

LCSW

Montana

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Montana / LCSW-LIC-911
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Montana

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    • Motivational help
    • Solution oriented
    • Person centered

    About Raylene

    Raylene Franklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and life changes. She supports people struggling with self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety. Raylene brings two decades of experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away.

    Her style is warm and person-centered. She describes herself as easygoing and often uses a coaching approach to meet people where they are. Conversations aim to clarify goals and build small, manageable changes rather than overwhelm with theory.

    Raylene draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to boost motivation when progress feels stalled. She also uses Client-Centered methods to listen closely and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. Solution-Focused strategies help turn sessions toward concrete next steps.

    Across a varied career, Raylene has worked in chemical dependency, hospice and end-of-life care, and with people managing developmental or physical disabilities. That background informs a practical, down-to-earth approach to coping and recovery.

    She aims to tailor each plan to the person in the room, focusing on skills that fit daily life. Prospective clients are invited to consider goals, timing, and the pace they prefer before they begin.

  2. How Raylene’s Approaches Work Online

    Raylene uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and build momentum when they feel stuck. That approach is useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, and when someone feels uncertain about next steps. She also applies Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the client’s lead to make sessions feel collaborative and respectful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot patterns of thought that get in the way and to practice small behavior changes that stack into real results.

    Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your concerns, goals, and daily realities, and then suggest methods that match what you want to accomplish. You and the therapist can adjust the plan as progress and needs change so the work stays relevant and doable.

    Session formats are not listed in this profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people join from locations with quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to keep momentum between appointments and to focus on practical strategies that translate into everyday routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    Montana

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as compassion fatigue and social anxiety.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is person-centered and easygoing. Sessions often feel coaching-oriented and focus on practical next steps.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has 20 years of professional experience working across chemical dependency, hospice care, and other settings.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds an LCSW credential in Montana and practices from that state.

    Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified in this profile; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is cost handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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