Therapist profile
Learie Callender, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / Sw12234
- NPI1790275758
- Experience37 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- ACT and CBT
- Emotionally-Focused work
- Mindfulness practices
About Learie
Learie Callender is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 37 years of experience based in Florida. He helps adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.
He trained at Adelphi University in Long Island, New York, and has worked in settings across New York, Florida, and Trinidad and Tobago. That variety of placements shaped a practical focus: talk through what's happening now, try straightforward strategies, and look for workable solutions to everyday problems.
Learie uses a mix of therapeutic approaches rather than a single fixed method. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to match what a person needs. Sessions tend to center on concrete steps, communication skills, and ways to manage strong feelings like anger or frustration.
He has experience working with adults from many backgrounds, including people who have committed crimes, and with issues linked to addiction, family of origin, codependency, caregiver stress, abandonment, and domestic violence. Learie aims to help people find practical ways to handle conflict, rebuild relationships, and make clearer choices about their next steps.
If someone wants to explore work on anger, relationships, or coping with life changes, he encourages an initial conversation to see if his style fits the person's current needs.
How sessions work
How his approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then clarify values and take small actions toward what matters. It can be useful for chronic anger, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills for changing reactions and managing stress. CBT is often used for anxiety, anger control, and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and expressing core emotions in relationships so people can change interaction patterns that cause repeated conflict.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. That discussion can start in the first sessions and be adjusted as progress is made.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove commute time so therapy fits around work and family tasks. Licensed professionals can use the same practical exercises, mindfulness practices, and behavior-change work online as they do in person, which helps people apply skills directly to day-to-day situations.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, anger, grief, sleep problems, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, conversational therapy that combines Client-Centered methods with evidence-informed approaches like ACT and CBT. Sessions focus on skills, emotional understanding, and small behavioral changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 37 years of experience working in clinical settings across New York, Florida, and Trinidad and Tobago.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.
In which language can I work with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
He accepts international clients; confirm details and any region-specific requirements when arranging sessions.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.