Leanora Buckley

My name is Lea and I have been working in the social work field for about 12 years. I graduated with my MSW from Silberman School of Social Work. I started my career in different residential treatment centers for foster children/adolescents, children/adolescents with severe mental illness, and children/adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. From there, I moved to an in-home clinical service provider working with children/adolescents and their families navigate mental illness, family conflict, and behavioral challenges.

Within the past 5 years, I transitioned to a clinical setting working with adults, adolescents, and children with different mental health challenges.

I believe that therapy looks different for each and every client. The approach I take is person-centered and meets the client where they are. Some therapeutic approaches that I incorporate include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Practices, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These practices help the client learn to manage their own emotions and behaviors and gain confidence in themselves.

In an initial therapy session, you will be met with a listening ear and a voice of compassion. The first few sessions of therapy can be challenging and intimidating for some people. It is my job to make these sessions as welcoming as possible to allow the client to feel at ease when they are in session. We will explore current challenges, relevant background, and future goals.