Available
she/her
Melissa BuckleyLCSW
Nice to meet you
Starting therapy can feel exciting and overwhelming, and my goal is to make the process feel supportive and approachable. I work with young adults navigating life transitions—starting a career, managing school stress, moving out, or building healthier relationships. Clients describe me as warm, genuine, and easy to talk to. In our sessions, I bring compassion, humor, and practical tools to help you manage anxiety, build confidence, and feel grounded in daily life.
About Melissa
Location
Virtual, Illinois
Insurance Accepted
Centivo, Cigna/Evernorth, Cash (out of pocket)
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Authentic, Humorous, Warm
Focus areas
Anxiety, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress
Experienced with
Students
Years of Experience
3+
Starting therapy can feel exciting and overwhelming, and my goal is to make the process feel supportive and approachable.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MSW - Social Work, Aurora University
Interests
I enjoy spending time with my three cats, listening to Taylor Swift, drinking coffee, planning future trips, working on my goals and dreams, and reading a good young adult romance book.