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Raylene Franklin

Compassionate practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Montana

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Raylene

Raylene Franklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana with two decades of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction-related concerns.

Background and approach

She brings a person-centered, coach-like approach that emphasizes practical strategies to cope with life changes, bolster self-esteem, and manage symptoms associated with bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and substance use. Her background also includes work related to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and social anxiety.

Raylene blends solution-focused techniques with cognitive behavioral ideas and emotionally-focused methods to help clients identify patterns, set realistic goals, and practice new ways of thinking and responding. Her style is approachable and collaborative; she aims to meet clients where they are and support steady progress through clear steps and skills practice.

With experience in chemical dependency and hospice settings and a long history in helping people navigate major transitions, she emphasizes individualized care that respects each person's unique situation and priorities.

Practical approaches for online care and skill building

Raylene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, providing empathic listening and a collaborative pace that helps people explore their priorities and feel heard. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques are used when working on relational patterns and emotional processing to increase understanding of underlying feelings and attachment-related dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Raylene works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She treats the selection of tools as flexible and adjusts the plan as progress and priorities emerge during sessions.

Online therapy with Raylene offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing appointments to fit into busy schedules and geographic limitations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to practice skills between sessions, while letting clients choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Raylene help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and hospice issues.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her practice emphasizes a person-centered, easygoing style combined with solution-focused work and elements of cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused methods to build practical coping skills and emotional awareness.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience, including work with chemical dependency, hospice care, and transitions coaching over recent years.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Raylene holds the LCSW credential with licence details MT LCSW LCSW-LIC-911 and practices from Montana.
Does she work with clients who live outside the country?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who are located outside the United States.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Montana

Languages

English