I am a psychotherapist who has experience working with adults, couples, children and families. My professional background includes work in social service agencies in both clinical and community roles, as well as in private group practice. I approach my work with admiration and sensitivity to the vulnerability that individuals bring to the therapeutic process. I view therapy as an opportunity for personal growth. It is my privilege to offer guidance in this process. I work with clients who are experiencing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, family/relationship issues, and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing from an array of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory, and Child Parent Psychotherapy. In my practice, I use a strengths-based, individualized approach to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for clients that is warm, collaborative, and empathic. I strive to empower individuals to make sound choices in order to help them live balanced, connected, and meaningful lives.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In my first session with clients, I like to ask them to tell me about what brings them to therapy in their own words and I will ask further questions throughout the session to understand the client's goals, and expectations for therapy, what they are looking for from their therapist.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strength is helping client's feel safe and comfortable to begin to peel back the layers or symptoms that are manifesting and getting to the core of understanding who they are, what path they are on and, who they ultimately want to be.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I enjoy working with people who are in life transition phases as they reflect on their past, their values, evaluate what they want from life. I see these times as opportunities to help guide clients in their growth as they struggle to find their footing in their next chapter of life. Some of these phases of life include late teens/emerging adulthood, early adulthood, middle adulthood. Some areas of life that I like to collaborate with clients on is navigating through friendships, intimate or romantic relationships, marriage, parenting, education, career, and job transitions. I also enjoy working with people who are struggling with a particular challenge in their life and who would like support in getting through the challenge, becoming stronger and more resilient at the other end of it.

About Molly Buckman