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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, United Healthcare, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Authentic, Humorous, Warm
Focus areas
Anxiety, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress
Experienced with
Students
Years of Experience
4+
Starting therapy can feel exciting and overwhelming, and my goal is to make the process feel supportive and approachable.
License number
#149024911
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.