Raylene Franklin , LCSW

Raylene Franklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a licensed addiction counselor practicing in Montana. With more than 15 years of professional experience, she has worked with troubled teens, people facing chemical dependency, individuals with developmental disabilities, those living with mental illness including depression and anxiety, people with physical disabilities, and families navigating hospice and end-of-life care.

In the last four years she has also served as a life coach, supporting clients through transitions and helping them rebuild confidence to reclaim their lives. Her manner is person-centered and easygoing, and she describes her role as similar to a coach who meets people where they are and helps them find practical ways forward.

Raylene favors a solution-focused approach that emphasizes actionable steps, and she has received training in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). She is also a certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). She values getting to know each person as an individual experiencing a unique moment in life and looks forward to working with clients to address their specific challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Raylene Franklin

Raylene draws on client-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide her work. Client-centered therapy centers on empathy and respect for each person’s perspective, helping clients build self-awareness and feel heard as they work through stress and life transitions. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and existing strengths to create measurable change, which is useful for managing addictions, adjusting to new circumstances, and addressing everyday challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and processing core emotions, supporting people coping with grief, relationship strain, and intense emotional responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Raylene partners with clients to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds to keep the work aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy provides flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support caregivers or those with mobility limitations, and maintain ongoing access to licensed professionals and therapists across different locations.