Raylissa Batten, LCSW - Therapist in Tennessee

About Raylissa

Raylissa Batten is a licensed clinical social worker in Tennessee who brings 18 years of experience in mental health to her work. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and depression. She centers sessions on each person's strengths and practical steps forward.

Her approach is straightforward and supportive for people ready to make changes. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding.

Background and approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Mindfulness practices and strategies from dialectical behavior therapy are available for managing intense emotions and building new coping skills. In sessions she listens first, then helps clients choose skills that fit their life.

She prefers clear goals and short-term strategies parents can use between meetings. Conversations focus on doable changes rather than abstract theory. Her work also covers specific patterns like attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family issues, communication or control problems, and caregiver stress.

She addresses family of origin issues and difficulties tied to separation or divorce with practical supports and problem-solving. Raylissa communicates in English and works with people in Tennessee. She uses a compassionate, direct style meant to empower clients to make changes they can maintain over time.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values. It emphasizes action over perfect feelings and can reduce the pressure that comes with parenting and relationship stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to see what works. That approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and building concrete skills parents can practice between sessions.

Mindfulness techniques support noticing thoughts and emotions without immediately reacting, which can help with intense feelings and improve day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try together. Progress is reviewed and strategies are adjusted so the plan fits your life and needs.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for flexible scheduling and make it easier to keep up with sessions during busy weeks or when juggling family responsibilities. Many people find the variety helps them use skills between meetings and stay connected to support when they need it.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns are addressed here?

Work covers stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, and depression. Additional topics include attachment problems, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, communication problems, and divorce-related issues.

How would you describe the therapy style used?

The style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, setting clear goals, and teaching skills you can use between meetings.

What training and background does the therapist have?

The clinician holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and brings 18 years of experience in the mental health field, including over a decade of direct counseling work.

Where is the therapist located and licensed?

This therapist is licensed in Tennessee under the credential TN LCSW 5025 and practices in that state.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to individuals within the therapist's permitted regions.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and getting started handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 18 years
Licensed: Tennessee
Languages: English

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