Trudy Buckman , LCSW

Trudy Buckman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky who brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work. She is a US Air Force veteran and has focused much of her career supporting veterans, particularly those who served in combat zones or experienced military sexual trauma, as well as their families. Her background includes long-term hospice work supporting people nearing the end of life and those who are bereaved, plus nearly two years of experience in a private psychiatrist's office working with concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression.

Trudy is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques and has received certification in Cognitive Processing Therapy, a trauma-focused approach. She also integrates art and play therapy when it suits a person’s needs, and she centers her practice on the individual - using whatever methods help each person make progress. That client-centered, nonjudgmental stance supports strong therapeutic rapport and meaningful growth.

As a Christian, she is comfortable incorporating religion into counseling when clients wish, while also respecting other beliefs or none at all. She values warmth and humor alongside clinical skill, aiming to help people develop practical coping strategies and healthier ways of managing stress, grief, trauma, relationships, and other life challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Trudy uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where people guide the goals and pace of their work; this approach is useful for building trust and exploring personal values, relationships, and everyday coping needs.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns in practical ways.

Because of her training in trauma-focused methods, including certification in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trudy incorporates trauma-informed techniques to help people process traumatic experiences and reduce the ongoing impact of those events.

Finding the right approach is collaborative - Trudy works with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers multiple ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to receive care from home or other convenient locations, and allow people to choose the format that best fits their comfort and communication style.