Fay Callam, LICSW, LCSW

Fay Callam uses a client-centered approach to guide people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and relationship concerns. She works in plain terms and helps people set goals they can reach. Fay brings 35 years of experience as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in Alaska and supporting English-speaking clients, including internationally when arrangements allow.

She focuses on practical steps and steady progress. Sessions often include cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity, and targeted work for trauma-related symptoms. EMDR is part of her toolkit for processing traumatic memories when appropriate.

Fay emphasizes collaboration. She believes the person in therapy leads the work and that building clear, achievable goals helps guide each session. She pays attention to safety and to cultural context, and she adapts approaches to each person’s values and needs.

People seek her help for life transitions, grief, parenting strain, career stress, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar concerns, and self-harm risk. She also addresses seasonal affective disorder and multicultural issues with practical strategies.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Costs vary by location and are managed through a cancellable subscription model. Confirm current session options before booking so arrangements match individual needs.

How her therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and priorities. The therapist listens without directing the agenda and helps the person make choices about what to work on and how to measure progress. This approach supports relationship concerns by keeping goals practical and relevant to daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises and homework to shift unhelpful thinking, which can ease anxiety, depression, and stress that affect relationships and daily functioning.

EMDR helps people process upsetting memories by combining focused recall with bilateral stimulation when appropriate. It is often used for trauma-related symptoms and can reduce the intensity of painful memories that interfere with current relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and past experiences and then try methods that fit those needs. If an approach doesn’t feel helpful, adjustments are made together so the work stays relevant.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments during workdays or while managing parenting and caregiving duties. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to ensure the format you prefer is available.