Marlon Buckley, LCSW

Marlon Buckley is a licensed clinical social worker who uses clear, practical approaches to help people make changes. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with acceptance-based and client-centered ideas to focus on what matters most to each person.

Buckley draws on eight years of professional experience and his background as an Army combat veteran to relate to real-life stressors. He helps people who are coping with addiction, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and sleep problems. He also addresses intimacy-related worries, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and family concerns.

In sessions he works to build an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can speak honestly about thoughts and feelings. Conversations aim to identify patterns that get in the way and to try practical alternatives. He uses exercises and strategies clients can practice between meetings to make changes last.

He also pays attention to first responder and veteran issues, multicultural concerns, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. These topics inform how he shapes treatment and responses to stressors outside therapy.

Beginning therapy often feels hard, and he recognizes that first step takes courage. Buckley guides scheduling and next steps in straightforward language, helping people match their goals to a plan that fits their life.

How CBT and Acceptance Work Online

CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change feelings and outcomes. It is often used for depression, sleep problems, anxiety, relationship patterns, and coping with addictive urges. ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them control actions, and it can help with trauma reactions, self-esteem, and staying focused on personal values. Client-centered work emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist listens and follows the client's lead to build motivation and trust.

Marlon will work collaboratively to find which approach fits each person's goals and life. That process may involve trying an idea for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most. The choice of techniques is guided by the client's needs, preferences, and what is realistic day to day.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging offer short check-ins, written reflections, or flexible support between appointments. These options make scheduling simpler and help therapy fit into work, family, and daily routines.