Denise Buckingham , LICSW

Denise Buckingham is a licensed mental health clinician with 8 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and other life challenges. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings, and brings experience addressing issues such as sleeping difficulties, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, and coping with life changes. Denise holds an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and applies that training to support clients with both short-term difficulties and longer-term struggles.

Her practice blends psychodynamic work, which focuses on exploring emotions and past experiences through traditional talk therapy, with cognitive behavioral techniques that look at the connections between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. She tailors the balance of these approaches to each person’s preferences and needs. Although she has a particular interest in working with adolescents, most of her in-person caseload consists of adults, and she is enthusiastic about message-based and live chat counseling as part of her work.

Denise emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a key factor in progress. She welcomes questions from prospective clients and is open to discussing whether her approach might be a good fit for someone seeking support.

Therapeutic approaches and online options with Denise Buckingham

Denise integrates psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address emotional pain and day-to-day challenges. Psychodynamic therapy involves exploring feelings and personal history to understand patterns that shape present behavior and relationships - it can help with trauma, grief, and long-standing relationship difficulties. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve coping and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Denise collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts the mix of techniques over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and Denise also offers live chat and text-based messaging for people who prefer written contact or need shorter, more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to access support around work, school, caregiving, or other commitments while working with licensed professionals and therapists toward meaningful change.