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Fay Callam, LICSW, LCSW
Alaska
LCSW in Alaska - trauma and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- EMDR options
- Motivational interviewing
About Fay
Fay Callam is a LICSW (District of Columbia) and LCSW (Alaska) social worker with 35 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, career changes, bipolar disorder, and coping with life transitions. She works with multicultural issues and seasonal affective disorder and also focuses on self-harm and other high‑risk concerns. Fay practices in Alaska and sees clients in English.
Fay uses a client-centered approach that keeps each person in control of goals and direction. She mixes practical methods that aim to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with techniques to process difficult memories. Sessions typically involve noticing patterns that cause distress and trying small changes to see what helps.
Her background includes long experience in social work practice guided by ethical standards. That foundation shapes how she balances respect for self-determination with attention to safety. Fay emphasizes clear, concrete steps rather than abstract concepts.
In sessions she may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods to identify thinking patterns and test new responses, and she may draw on EMDR strategies when trauma memories are a central concern. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness approaches support people who want to make changes or manage intense feelings.
Fay aims for straightforward, practical work. Expect focused conversations, goal-setting, and homework you can try between sessions. To begin, follow the practice's online guidance to match with her and schedule a first meeting.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Fay commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered methods in her practice. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes; it is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered work emphasizes the client's goals and preferences, with the therapist supporting decision-making rather than directing it.She also uses EMDR when trauma memories are central. EMDR involves guided attention and processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and their impact on day-to-day thinking and mood. It is used alongside other methods when trauma is a main concern.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try practical techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. Expect to review progress and change strategies if something is not working as hoped.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep steady appointments and practice new skills between meetings.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Alaska, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Fay most often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career changes, bipolar disorder, and coping with life transitions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try practical alternative responses. Sessions include clear steps and exercises to practice between meetings.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 35 years of social work experience and applies long-standing clinical practice to common and complex concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW (DC) and LCSW (AK) credentials and practices from Alaska.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.