Fay Callam

Collaborative, evidence-informed mental health care

LICSW, LCSW Alaska

Experience: 35 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Fay

Fay Callam brings a client-centered orientation and decades of clinical experience to her therapeutic work. She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and uses practical, evidence-informed techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, mood concerns, and the aftereffects of trauma.

Background and approach

Her training at Columbia University and New York University informs a practice grounded in professional social work ethics and respect for each person’s right to self-determination.

Over a 35-year career in Alaska, Fay has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, relationship and boundary issues, grief, parenting challenges, anger and career transitions, as well as bipolar disorder and coping with life changes.

She also attends to multicultural issues, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and self-harm when these are relevant to a person’s presenting needs. Fay integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative methods to tailor care to each individual’s situation.

Licensed to practice as both an LICSW in Washington, DC (DC LICSW LC200001847) and an LCSW in Alaska (AK LCSW CSWS1249), she offers a respectful, strengths-based environment focused on practical skills and meaningful progress.

Integrating proven approaches into online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and developing practical skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach that helps people process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity through guided techniques. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist supports the person’s own goals and decisions while fostering self-awareness and empowerment.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand their needs, preferences, and goals and may combine elements from different methods to create a tailored plan. Clients and therapist regularly review progress and adjust strategies so care remains aligned with what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations. The options available allow people to choose the communication style that best supports their comfort and consistent participation in therapy.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Fay address?

Fay works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, plus multicultural concerns, SAD, and self-harm when relevant.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice is person-centered and collaborative, drawing on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to meet individual needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 35 years of clinical experience, with a longstanding background in social work and training from Columbia University and New York University.

Where is Fay licensed and based?

Fay is licensed in Alaska as an LCSW (AK LCSW CSWS1249) and also holds an LICSW in Washington, DC (DC LICSW LC200001847); her practice is located in Alaska.

Can she work with people who live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people outside the U.S., with sessions available in English.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Multicultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Alaska, District of Columbia

Languages

English