Raylissa Batten, LCSW

Raylissa Batten is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 18 years in the mental health field, including over a decade of direct counseling experience. She brings a calm, strengths-based approach to helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and challenges in relationships and parenting. In her practice she also addresses issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, codependency, blended family dynamics, and family of origin struggles.

As an LCSW - a licensed social work clinician trained in assessment and therapeutic interventions - she centers each person as the expert of their own story while offering guidance and evidence-informed strategies. Raylissa emphasizes practical skills and personal values to help clients build confidence, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. Her work often integrates tools to increase motivation and promote healthier patterns in daily life.

Seeking change takes courage, and Raylissa frames therapy as a collaborative journey. She focuses on empowering clients to identify strengths, set meaningful goals, and take concrete steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her Tennessee-based practice supports adults navigating emotional stressors, parenting demands, and relationship transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and focuses on taking steps that reflect personal values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and persistent stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own capacity for growth - this approach can be particularly helpful for building self-esteem, exploring relationship concerns, and navigating parenting challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for managing anxiety, low mood, and everyday coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Raylissa works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws from these approaches to create a plan that fits the individual rather than imposing a single model.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so clients can choose the way that best suits their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and daily life.