- Strength-based approach
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Parenting support
About Raylissa
Raylissa Batten is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 18 years in mental health and more than a decade focused on counseling. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, or feeling low in confidence. She supports clients facing relationship and parenting challenges and those coping after difficult life events.
Raylissa centers her work on the person in front of her and treats clients as the experts in their own stories. In sessions she listens carefully, helps name what matters, and works with people to build useful skills for managing strong feelings and tough decisions. Her style blends practical tools with acceptance and mindfulness techniques.
She draws from cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and to test new ways of responding. Mindfulness and acceptance approaches are used to develop steadier attention and reduce struggle with painful thoughts. Dialectical behavior ideas support emotion regulation and clearer communication around relationships.
Raylissa also uses client-centered and motivational methods to support change at the client’s pace. That means focusing on what a person values, strengthening motivation, and honoring strengths along the way. She aims to make therapy feel understandable and doable for busy lives.
People facing issues like abandonment worries, attachment concerns, body image, codependency, blended family strain, or recovery from separation will find focused, practical help. She also supports coping with natural or human-caused disaster reactions and caregiver stress, helping individuals rebuild routines and coping skills.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps that match those values while learning to accept difficult feelings. It can help with anxiety, low motivation, and stress by clarifying what matters and guiding practical action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and change behavior. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and certain relationship patterns. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to the present moment and reduces reactivity to painful thoughts or strong emotions, which can support coping after disruptive events like disasters.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Raylissa will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, strengths, and preferences. Early sessions typically focus on priorities, then try out strategies to see what fits best for day-to-day life.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not detailed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use different tools like guided mindfulness practices or worksheets during a session. The focus is on practical ways to manage stress, rebuild routines after disruption, and practice skills between meetings.
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 this therapist address?
Raylissa works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting difficulties. She also supports people facing self-esteem struggles and problems tied to family of origin or separation.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
The approach combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness. Sessions often mix skills practice, values work, and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does Raylissa have?
She has 18 years in the mental health field, including more than ten years providing counseling directly to clients.
Where is this therapist licensed and based?
Raylissa is licensed as an LCSW in Tennessee and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the intake process.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.