- ACT
- CBT
- Emotion-focused work
About Heather
Heather Callam is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Alabama with ten years of experience. She works with adults facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and issues like guilt and shame. Heather also addresses parenting concerns, career stress, grief, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD-related challenges.
Heather believes strong emotions and kept secrets can block forward movement. In sessions she listens for the patterns that keep a person stuck. She helps people name painful feelings and notice how those feelings show up in daily life.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Heather draws on methods that focus on thoughts, values, and emotions so clients can try things between sessions. Conversations can include looking at beliefs, experimenting with new actions, and practicing present-moment awareness.
People who come to her often want clearer boundaries, more trust in relationships, or relief from persistent shame or guilt. She works with the concrete problems that get in the way of those goals, like avoidance, ruminating thoughts, or difficulty with intimacy.
Heather asks clients what matters most to them and uses that to guide session work. She emphasizes steady steps rather than quick fixes. To begin, she asks people to explain their immediate concerns so they can choose practical first steps together.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions aligned with those values. It can help when guilt or shame make it hard to move forward by shifting attention toward chosen directions rather than trying to avoid feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps break cycles of rumination and avoidance by testing thoughts and practicing new behaviors between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) brings attention to how emotions shape connections with others, useful when intimacy or relationship patterns feel stuck.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Heather will talk with each person about goals, try different strategies, and adjust the work based on what helps. She uses a mix of methods rather than a single fixed model so clients can find what fits them.
Confirm the specific session options before booking to know how she currently meets with people. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use phone-only sessions if they prefer not to be on camera or need a lower-bandwidth option.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and related concerns such as guilt and shame, parenting stress, and grief.
How does she approach shame and guilt?
She uses conversational, evidence-informed methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns, name feelings, and try manageable changes outside sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She brings ten years of clinical experience as a practicing LICSW in Alabama.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an MA LICSW, licensed in Alabama, and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your needs.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.