- Strengths focused
- Practical skills
- Values guided
About Raylissa
Raylissa Batten is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 18 years of experience to her counseling practice in Tennessee. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and depression. She approaches each person as the expert in their own life and helps them build on their strengths.
Raylissa frames therapy as a collaborative process. She listens first to understand what matters most and then helps set clear, realistic goals. Sessions focus on practical skills and new ways of responding to old patterns, so small changes add up over time.
Her work often addresses issues tied to early relationships, such as attachment concerns, abandonment, and family of origin problems. She also supports people dealing with codependency, communication difficulties, blended family stress, and the emotional impact of separation or divorce.
Raylissa uses a blend of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts, manage emotions, and take values-based action.
She encourages people who are ready for change to take modest steps at first. The early sessions usually focus on clarifying priorities and trying one or two coping strategies. Over time those steps can create more confidence and clearer direction for daily life.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s useful when someone wants clearer direction and more meaningful daily steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and stress by teaching concrete coping strategies. Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment and teaches simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raylissa will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That may mean blending ACT, CBT, and mindfulness tools into a personalized plan to address stress, relationships, or codependency concerns.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or from another quiet spot. Some people prefer shorter or phone-based sessions when they need less bandwidth or a simpler check-in; others opt for longer meetings to practice skills in real time. The focus is on finding ways to make therapy work around daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Raylissa address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional topics include codependency, attachment and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens first, then offers practical tools and mindfulness exercises tailored to each person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
Raylissa has 18 years in the mental health field, including over a decade of direct counseling experience. That background informs her approach to common life stressors.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Tennessee LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients connect with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates should be confirmed during booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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