What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I always look forward to meeting with Mel! Good day or bad we work through it together with meaningful conversation and actions. She's helped me learn how to get through life's challenges stronger and more authentically.”
Less than 1 year ago
“Really warm and welcoming. Very easy to talk to her, and very clear roadmap of what to expect from the sessions going forward”
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About Melissa Buckley
Focus areas
Anxiety
Stress Management
Work-Related Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Strength-Based
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx, White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Melissa Buckley
Hi, I’m Mel B! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s in Social Work from Aurora University, and I specialize in helping young adults in their 20s manage anxiety and feel more in control of their lives. I work with anxiety related to college life, dating, relationships, and major life transitions. I also help clients build routines, coping skills, and self-care practices that are realistic and sustainable. My approach is warm, laid-back, and practical—focused on mindset shifts, emotional regulation, and tools you can use in everyday life rather than overly clinical therapy. I enjoy working with talkative, motivated, and insightful clients who want support that feels genuine, encouraging, and empowering. Outside of sessions, I’m a wife, a cat mom of three, a Swiftie, and a caffeine lover who believes therapy should feel supportive, relatable, and even a little fun.
What should a new client know about working with you?
After we have collaborated and are on the same page regarding your goals and desires, I will give you the education, tools, relationship, and activities to meet your identified goals and desires. I also like to revisit items of focus to ensure that they're still a primary focus; I'm happy to shift according to your wants and needs. I have had majority of my clients give the feedback that when they leave our session, they feel empowered and motivated to incorporate the things we've discussed in session. During our time together, I will support you in holding yourself accountable for taking action throughout your journey.
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More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Aurora University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1093149452
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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24 reviews
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Really warm and welcoming. Very easy to talk to her, and very clear roadmap of what to expect from the sessions going forward
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
She makes me feel so more confident Im very happy with therapy right now
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I always look forward to meeting with Mel! Good day or bad we work through it together with meaningful conversation and actions. She's helped me learn how to get through life's challenges stronger and more authentically.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I appreciate Melissa Buckley's approach to supporting me. She is open minded which results in our meetings truly feeling as an safe space.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I immediately read AUTHENTIC and pictured her LOL not just because her picture is here. But she's all those other things as well. I've been referring my patients to her but not sure any have connected. May not be the right insurance... plus people don't always follow through.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I appreciate her positivity!!!!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I am so super happy to have found such a good fit in terms of therapy style with my provider. She is very helpful and provides great attention to detail while focusing on things that are brought to light in the present moment. She provides positive and realistic feedback and solutions, as well as wonderful guides on how to cope with issues such as anxiety, depression and PTSD. It is very important to me to have a therapist who is warm and an all-around pleasant person to talk to, and I think she does a great job of that by just being open-minded and authentically herself. This allows me to have a safe space to speak my mind aloud and to feel comfortable doing so, when I might otherwise forget the importance of having this as a helpful way for me to cope and become a better version of myself. I now feel empowered in the sense that I have more confidence to complete smaller tasks that lead to huge life changes one step at a time and I am so grateful for that! Thank you, Melissa!
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I appreciate her positivity!!!!
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What practice does Melissa Buckley work with?
Melissa Buckley works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Buckley?
Melissa Buckley frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Buckley on their profile.
What languages does Melissa Buckley speak?
Melissa Buckley speaks English.
How do patients rate Melissa Buckley in reviews?
24 patients have reviewed Melissa Buckley. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.