Marlon Buckley , LCSW

Marlon Buckley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky with eight years of professional experience. As an Army combat veteran, he brings firsthand understanding of military life and its challenges, and he channels that perspective into helping others explore purpose and build practical skills for change.

Marlon has worked with people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, anger management concerns, low motivation, and struggles with self-esteem and confidence. He focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly, and he partners with clients to identify goals and develop concrete strategies for progress.

Beginning therapy often requires courage, and Marlon acknowledges that first step as meaningful. He aims to support clients through that process by offering steady guidance, active listening, and practical interventions tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them, and it emphasizes identifying personal values to guide meaningful action. ACT can be useful for people struggling with anxiety, low motivation, or ongoing negative thinking patterns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that contribute to emotional distress. CBT is often applied to issues like depression, anger, and difficulties with sleep, offering practical tools to shift daily habits and responses.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s experience by providing empathetic listening and collaborative support, creating space for individuals to explore goals and build confidence. Marlon works with clients to determine which approach or combination of approaches is the best fit, making that decision together based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care from home or on the go while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to adapt sessions to what works best for each person.