Melissa Buckley (she/her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hello there, I'm Melissa and I would love to support and guide you during your journey in finding and living your best, flourished life!

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Do you feel like you're stuck in an overwhelming limbo? Have you come to a crossroads with your career, relationship, or values and aren't sure which route to take? Is it hard to be consistent with your self-care and self-love? Are you an entrepreneur or independent business owner who needs support to be consistent with meeting goals, so you can live your best life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have the potential to do AMAZING things together.

My Background and Approach

I am a licensed therapist that empowers and supports high-functioning adults in Illinois find answers to the questions about themselves that keep them up at night. I have specialty in liberating individuals who want support in relationship stress, life stressors, communication skills, self-care, making large and important decisions in life, and also exploring coping skills to manage things like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and mild impacts of trauma. My approach is very client-driven and I'll meet you where you're at in your journey to living a flourished and fulfilled life. During our sessions together, I'll provide you with support, education, tips and tricks (all evidence-based, of course) to improve areas of your choosing, empower you, promote your accountability in reaching goals, and also provide some humor and tough love as well. You deserve a safe space to heal, grow, and be your unapologetic self. I'm so happy to be able to provide you with this.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that everyone has the potential to live a life that they crave and desire with every fiber of their being. This potential is sometimes temporarily impacted by things that happen outside of our control and I strongly feel that my role is to help you get back that control and power. I know exactly what it's like to try to get those items back yourself and it just doesn't quite feel right. You're still lost and vulnerable even though you're trying your best. I believe that everyone is worthy of having someone in their corner to help them properly heal and thrive, promoting sheer resilience. I consider myself an unconditional support meaning that I have your back 100% of the time, no matter what you say or do (or don't in some cases). I find strength and value in humility and being genuine with those I care about and support. So, you'll see me as a cat mom, Swiftie, iced coffee lover, and someone who gets really excited for your wins and finds strength in your areas for growth.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing
Other Techniques
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Burnout Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 14 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $110 - 110/session

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