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Heather Callam, LICSW
Alabama
LICSW - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centered work
About Heather
Heather Callam is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Alabama with ten years of experience. She focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, and related issues such as self-esteem and coping with life changes. Heather works with people who want clear, practical steps to manage feelings and make changes in daily life.
Her approach is straightforward and action oriented. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions include problem-focused talk, skills practice, and brief experiments to test what works between meetings.
Heather often addresses patterns that come from family of origin, abandonment, attachment issues, or past abuse. She also helps with anger, intimacy-related concerns, career stress, ADHD-related struggles, and end-of-life or hospice related emotions. Treatment blends emotion-focused work with practical behavior changes so people can manage day-to-day demands more effectively.
Her background as an LICSW means she brings social work perspective to clinical care. That perspective includes attention to life circumstances and practical supports, alongside therapy techniques. Heather describes therapy as a collaborative effort where goals and steps are set together.
People who prefer a direct, structured style that teaches specific skills may find her approach useful. To get started she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How CBT and ACT inform online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and certain relationship patterns. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values; it can be useful for managing avoidance, chronic stress, and identity or meaning concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather uses a collaborative process to choose methods based on goals, current problems, and what feels workable for the client. She combines structured skill practice with opportunities to process emotions so the plan fits the person and the situation.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, reduce travel time, or fit therapy into a work break. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice new skills between meetings in real life and then bring questions back to therapy for troubleshooting.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she often help with?
She works with relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, grief, parenting stress, anger, career issues, bipolar and ADHD related concerns.
How does she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using CBT and ACT tools alongside client-centered talk to notice thoughts and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a mental health clinician in clinical and social work roles.
What credential and state licensure does she hold?
She holds an MA and is an LICSW licensed in Alabama.
In what languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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