Fay Callam, LICSW, LCSW

Alaska · 35 years in practice

Fay Callam is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a person-centered approach and practical therapies to help people regain balance.

License and registration

LCSW, Alaska: CSWS1249 · expires June 2026
LICSW, District of Columbia: LC200001847 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1619115425 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About Fay

Fay Callam is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a person-centered approach and practical therapies to help people regain balance. She combines listening with active techniques to address stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges that follow trauma. Fay talks plainly and keeps sessions focused on small, achievable steps.

She has 35 years of experience in social work and brings that background to everyday problems like relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, and career shifts.

Background and approach

Fay helps people who struggle with addictions, bipolar mood concerns, anger, and self-harm find clearer ways to cope. She also works with multicultural concerns and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Her work blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools and EMDR to reduce the hold of painful memories.

Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven in to help people notice patterns and find motivation for change. Sessions emphasize practical skills and real-life application rather than abstract theory. Fay sees clients in Alaska and also offers services to people outside the state.

She speaks English and has a long history of supporting people through life changes, boundary problems, and the emotional aftermath of early adverse experiences. Her approach honors the person’s choices while keeping an eye on safety. People who choose Fay can expect direct, steady support and simple strategies they can use between sessions.

She focuses on what matters most to each person and works together with them to set and reach realistic goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Fay lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Multicultural concerns
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm

Approaches Fay names

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Online support

How Fay’s approaches translate to online care

Fay blends client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and EMDR into online sessions that focus on practical change. Client-centered therapy means she follows the person’s lead, prioritizes their goals, and adapts sessions to what the person says matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. EMDR is used as a way to address the emotional impact of painful memories by working with targeted processing methods that can be adapted for video or phone work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Fay will discuss what feels most useful and try different techniques as needed, adapting to the client’s goals, comfort, and preferences. She aims to find tools that fit each person’s life and to adjust pace and methods together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying needs. Video sessions allow for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, homework support, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier for people in Alaska and beyond to access consistent, ongoing care.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Fay help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career changes, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include multicultural concerns, seasonal affective disorder, and self-harm.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Fay uses a person-centered approach that centers the client's goals and choices. She pairs this with practical methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when helpful.

What is her experience background?

She brings 35 years of experience in social work to her practice, applying long-running clinical experience to everyday problems and complex emotional issues.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

Fay practices from Alaska and holds the credentials DC LICSW and AK LCSW, indicating licensure as a clinical social worker in those jurisdictions.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexible options for different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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