Raylene Franklin, LCSW
Montana · 20 years in practice
Raylene Franklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Montana
- LCSW-LIC-911 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1275038903 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Raylene
Raylene Franklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She supports those coping with grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, parenting strains, career decisions, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Raylene also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and end-of-life concerns.
She uses a straightforward, person-centered style. Sessions are practical and aimed at finding what works next.
Background and approach
Raylene draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to guide conversations and set small goals. Clients can expect an easygoing coachlike approach that meets people where they are. Raylene talks through current problems, helps identify patterns, and works with clients to try manageable steps toward change.
She also brings experience with chemical dependency and hospice care from her clinical background. With two decades of experience as a social worker, Raylene blends clinical knowledge with everyday language. She aims to make therapy accessible and relevant rather than full of jargon.
The work often focuses on improving coping skills, building self-compassion, and addressing practical barriers to wellbeing. People who choose Raylene often want a collaborative, down-to-earth therapist who helps them set achievable goals. She offers a mix of short-term solution work and deeper emotional processing depending on each person's needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Raylene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Raylene names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with emotions in the moment to improve connection with oneself and with important relationships. It can help people who struggle with strong feelings, unresolved grief, or patterns that keep repeating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and change unhelpful habits. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and empathy, giving space for clients to set the pace and topics of sessions while the therapist offers support rather than directives.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raylene will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques over a few sessions and adjusting based on what feels most helpful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and use nearly the same experience as in-person meetings. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter, more frequent touchpoints and can fit into busy days or caregiving responsibilities. These formats make it simpler to work with a licensed professional from different locations and schedules while focusing on the approaches that best support each person's goals.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Raylene help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, parenting challenges, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and easygoing, with a coachlike focus on practical steps and solution-focused work to help clients move forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Raylene has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical social work and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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