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Raylene Franklin, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationMontana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Raylene

Raylene Franklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, addiction, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on long experience in addiction care, hospice and end-of-life counseling, caregiver stress, and mood-related concerns such as bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder to help clients find steadier footing. Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical, solution-focused work and evidence-informed techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused interventions.

Raylene frames herself as a coach who meets clients where they are, helping them identify manageable steps, rebuild self-esteem, and strengthen coping skills. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change and to address issues around substance use and codependency.

Based in Montana, Raylene offers flexible online services and has worked with people across diverse situations including aging and geriatric issues, parenting challenges, career stress, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety. Her style is approachable and collaborative, prioritizing personalized goals so each person can regain confidence and move toward meaningful, practical solutions.

Integrating therapeutic approaches into online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on active listening, acceptance, and building a collaborative relationship so clients feel heard and can explore their priorities; this approach supports work on self-esteem, life transitions, and navigating emotional distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping skills development. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets emotional awareness and connection, helping people process trauma, grief, and relationship-related stresses through clearer understanding of feelings and needs.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical concerns and may combine elements from these methods to match each client's needs rather than relying on a single technique. That collaborative planning helps shape a focused plan and adapt strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Raylene uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options for engagement. These formats support consistent access to care across locations, allow sessions to fit into busy schedules, and make it easier to maintain momentum between meetings through messaging when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Raylene commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, parenting and career challenges, as well as caregiver and hospice related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and easygoing, combining coaching sensibilities with a solution-focused orientation to help clients identify practical steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience that includes work in addiction care, hospice settings, and support for mental health and developmental challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices from Montana; the credential details are MT LCSW LCSW-LIC-911.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services in English for people outside her immediate region.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different 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 steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist 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

What Raylene can help with

Raylene Franklin works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Raylene works with troubled teens, chemical dependency, developmentally disabled, and mental illness including depression and anxiety.

How Raylene approaches therapy

Raylene's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Raylene is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Montana.