Learie Callender, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy

About Learie

Learie Callender is an LCSW with 37 years of experience based in Florida. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues including trauma, depression, addictions, and grief. Learie helps people who struggle with intimacy, sleeping, parenting pressures, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, and other life changes.

He trained at Adelphi University on Long Island and has worked in New York, Florida, and Trinidad and Tobago. Over the years he has worked in many settings and with a broad range of people, including adults who have committed crimes. That background informs a practical approach to common problems.

In sessions he uses several well-known methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. He adapts those approaches to what each person brings and to the goals they want to set.

Learie focuses on helping people find clearer ways to handle relationships, stress, and anxiety. He talks through behaviors and reactions, practices skills that can be used between sessions, and looks at patterns that keep problems repeating. The work is straightforward and goal-oriented.

People who contact him can expect practical discussion of daily struggles and concrete steps to try. He encourages questions about approach and progress, and he helps people decide what to work on first.

How Learie’s therapeutic approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting those experiences dictate their actions, and it can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which often helps with social anxiety and mood problems. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve concentration.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Learie will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. The therapist and client set priorities together and review progress as they go.

The original biography did not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy day, reduce time spent traveling, and make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or regular weekly appointments. If you prefer a particular setup, mention that on the matching questionnaire so the therapist can discuss what will work best.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Addictions LGBT Grief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Men's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

37+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues plus trauma, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, parenting, and related topics.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, talk-based therapy drawing on ACT, CBT, EFT, client-centered methods and mindfulness to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

How long has he practiced?

He has 37 years of experience working in settings across New York, Florida, and Trinidad and Tobago.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from a Florida base.

Can I work with him if I live outside the US?

He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.