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Marlon Buckley, LCSW
Kentucky
LCSW - Addictions and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- First responder focus
About Marlon
Marlon Buckley is a Kentucky-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with eight years of professional experience. He focuses on concerns such as addictions, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleep problems.
Marlon draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods to help people notice patterns that keep problems going. Sessions are practical and goal-focused. He uses clear steps to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tries different ways of responding.
He has experience addressing the stresses many first responders and veterans face. He also pays attention to multicultural issues and the effects of prejudice and discrimination on mental health. That background informs how he frames questions and plans next steps.
In a typical session he listens to what is most pressing and then works with the person to pick a small, concrete change to try between sessions. Work can include examining thoughts, trying behavioral experiments, or practicing acceptance skills when feelings are intense.
Marlon encourages straightforward conversation about setbacks and progress. He asks about what has already helped and what has not. That keeps plans practical and focused on what will fit into everyday life.
How his CBT and ACT approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing small, practical changes. That can help with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and anger by turning ideas into concrete experiments and practice tasks.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck and clarify what matters to them. ACT is useful when strong emotions or past trauma make action hard, because it emphasizes values and committed steps rather than fighting feelings.
Marlon treats finding the right method as a team effort. He will discuss what seems most helpful based on the person's goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they pick approaches and small tasks to try between sessions and then adjust as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Those practical benefits can help people try new skills more consistently while keeping therapy workable with daily commitments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with addictions, relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and sleep difficulties.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test different responses, and build new behaviors that reduce distress.
What is his professional background?
He is an Army combat veteran with eight years of clinical experience supporting people with a range of concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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