Fay Callam, LICSW, LCSW

Fay Callam brings a person-centered, culturally aware approach to clinical social work, grounded in evidence-based techniques and a long record of practice. She focuses on helping people who have experienced trauma, particularly adverse childhood experiences, and supports those facing depression, anxiety, and challenges with relationships or boundaries. Her work emphasizes the client as the expert in their own life, with therapy framed around each person’s goals and strengths.

Trained at Columbia University and New York University, Fay relies on professional standards drawn from the Social Work code of ethics while maintaining careful attention to client safety. She believes goal attainment is within reach when therapy respects individual autonomy and fosters practical change. Over the course of her career she has developed methods that blend supportive listening with targeted interventions to address emotional pain and improve daily functioning.

Fay holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW, which indicate licensure to practice as a clinical social worker. She aims to create a respectful, culturally sensitive space where clients and she collaborate on realistic steps toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Fay Callam

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s priorities guide the work. This approach supports people who need help clarifying their goals, strengthening self-esteem, or navigating life transitions by centering their values and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more constructive patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful situations by teaching practical skills for managing emotions and day-to-day challenges.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method for reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic memories. It can be helpful for people whose past experiences continue to affect current functioning, particularly when those memories fuel anxiety or relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Fay works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She uses assessment and ongoing discussion to adapt methods as therapy progresses.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support while accommodating diverse lifestyles and time constraints.