Callie Baquero, LMFT

Callie Baquero is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Florida who works with clients of all ages to build practical coping skills for everyday life. With nine years of clinical experience, she supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, addictions, body image and eating concerns, and other life transitions. Callie emphasizes mindfulness and helps people reconnect with tools they already possess so they can move toward healthier, more satisfying lives.

She draws inspiration from the idea that the mind shapes our experience, and she offers an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where clients can practice being present and learn strategies to change negative thinking patterns. Her work often focuses on women’s issues, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, and young adult and family dynamics, with attention to issues like postpartum depression, divorce and separation, and first responder stress.

In addition to her therapy practice, Callie is a pilates instructor and integrates a mind-body perspective into her approach, valuing the connection between mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. She accepts international clients and uses collaborative methods to tailor care to each person’s goals and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages awareness of thoughts and feelings while helping people commit to actions that align with their values. It is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions by teaching practical skills to live more intentionally.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines validation with skill-building in areas such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, relationship difficulties, and coping during stressful changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Callie works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques from ACT and DBT to fit the individual’s situation so treatment feels practical and personalized.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support while accommodating varied communication styles and accessibility needs.