About Denise Buckingham
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Compassion Focused
Feminist
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Denise Buckingham
Sometimes pain is overwhelming, especially as a teen or young adult. You might be feeling sad, worried, or like no one else in the world understands. Maybe you are struggling in school or work, or having a hard time making friends. Or maybe you are in a difficult family situation, or are completely overwhelmed by what you want your future to be like.
Regardless of where your pain is from, you may be noticing things like withdrawing from others or even physically harming yourself because you haven’t found better ways to cope with your feelings. Or maybe you’ve just noticed that you’re having more anxiety or sadness than usual. However you are experiencing your pain right now, I welcome the opportunity to work with you to form new patterns and explore the pain that lies underneath your current ones. Difficulties in life sometimes can’t be avoided, but you don’t have to face them alone.
If we work together, you will have the opportunity to explore your thoughts and emotions in a caring atmosphere. We can think together about what might best help you work through the difficulties you are facing so that you can begin creating a life for yourself that is both enjoyable and fulfilling. I like to find creative ways to help you express your thoughts and what you need.
For some people that can be talking about thoughts and feelings directly and learning about coping skills, but it can also include artwork or even finding memes that resonate with you. One of my goals is to use what you already enjoy and find helpful to personalize our work to fit you.
I invite you to explore my website for more information on working with me as well as my background and training. I welcome you contacting me with questions or to talk about if I might be a good fit to work with you or your teen.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Our first session will give us a chance for me to get to know you and your needs on a deeper level, and gives us the opportunity to talk more about what we might do to help you feel better and for you to ask any questions you may have.
Sessions after our first one will likely feel more conversational, with you generally taking the lead on what we choose to spend time on. I will listen and offer feedback with warmth and compassion, and we may talk about strategies for managing difficult situations or emotions. These sessions are 45-55 minutes.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
You can expect interactions with me to be respectful, timely, warm, and compassionate. I will do my best to help you to feel safe and able to make the most of our work together.
My sessions are feedback-informed. During our first session, we will talk about which approaches might work best for you and talk about what our future sessions might look like. I integrate a variety of techniques depending on your needs and preferences, including CBT, DBT, IFS, and Flash.
Throughout our work together, we will check in about what is working well and what changes you might want to make to help our time to feel more effective and supportive.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- PennWest Edinboro, Master's in Clinical Social Work
- Smith College (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- National Association of Social Workers
NPI number
1689077638
How soon can I make an appointment with Denise Buckingham?
Generally, Denise Buckingham has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Denise Buckingham's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Denise Buckingham accepting new patients?
Denise Buckingham generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Denise Buckingham's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Denise Buckingham accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Denise Buckingham online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Denise Buckingham using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Denise Buckingham work with?
Denise Buckingham works with Denise Buckingham, LICSW.
What are common reasons for patients to see Denise Buckingham?
Denise Buckingham frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Denise Buckingham on their profile.
What languages does Denise Buckingham speak?
Denise Buckingham speaks English.