Callie Gruenwald, LPC

Callie Gruenwald is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of clinical experience. She earned a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Oklahoma State University and has worked in homes, outpatient clinics, and residential treatment settings. Callie has supported people facing addiction, relationship struggles, mood concerns, and other life challenges. She emphasizes that therapy is led by the person seeking help and aims to be compassionate, open, and direct.

Callie centers sessions on helping people notice how their thoughts and feelings influence choices. She highlights patterns and messages that have been useful and those that no longer serve a person. Together clients identify existing strengths and coping skills to build on, and they practice new strategies when needed.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness practices. In session she focuses on practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, substance use concerns, relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, and trauma and abuse recovery.

Callie typically meets through video and live chat. She works with adults who want a collaborative, straightforward therapist who will help them set goals and try concrete steps between sessions. She aims to make therapy fit into everyday life and supports people as they practice new habits and skills.

People choosing Callie can expect clear communication about goals and a focus on skills that matter outside the office. She encourages questions and ongoing feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Callie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people recognize values and take small steps toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. This approach focuses on actions that matter to the client rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of interpreting situations. CBT often involves short exercises and practice between meetings to change patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Callie collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences. She reviews what is and isn’t working and adjusts the plan as skills are learned and needs change.

Callie currently offers sessions via video and live chat. If you are unsure which option fits your routine, confirm available session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can focus on practical skill-building and steady progress.