Lacey Buckelew
I grew up in a family that didn't talk about mental health, and yet mental health touched every aspect of my life! Through my own mental health journey, I discovered that the human mind is a marvelous tool with so much power and potential locked inside, but the vast majority of us never learn how to unlock it.
Through my own mental health journey, I discovered that the human mind is a marvelous tool with so much power and potential locked inside, but the vast majority of us never learn how to unlock it.
I have worked in various drug and alcohol treatment centers and inpatient psychiatric facilities as well as school districts and homeless shelters. My typical clients suffer from addiction, trauma, anxiety, or eating disorders. I also have experience working with postpartum mamas and those walking through marital difficulties.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions and house cleaning items, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
Having worked with addiction and mental illness for over 10 years, I have found that the relationship between therapist and client to be the most powerful tool in your healing process. I am all about connection and creating a shame-free space for you to bring your issues and be your most authentic self.
Ideal clients
My passion is supporting individuals who are healing from addiction, eating disorders, and trauma. The fact that you’ve asked for help means you’ve already begun the transformation. My clients show up ready to grow and engage deeply, both in and outside of session. Together, we’ll imagine the version of yourself you’re striving toward—and let that vision shape the path we walk together.
Treatment methods
EMDR
EMDR helps the brain reprocess overwhelming or stuck experiences so they feel less intense and more resolved. Using bilateral stimulation, it supports your nervous system in integrating what happened—so it no longer feels like it’s happening now.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
A tangible series of skills to use for distress tolerance, emotional dysregulation, substance use, and eating disorders. There is an emphasis on minduflness. DBT was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, but research indicates DBT is effective for a number of issues (substance use, eating disorders, anxiety).
Somatic
Somatic therapy helps you tune into your body to notice and release stored stress, tension, and survival responses. By working with sensations rather than just thoughts, it supports your nervous system in returning to a state of safety, regulation, and ease.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 124851