Melissa Buckley

Melissa Buckley accepts Prime Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Oscar IL, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Melissa Buckley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Melissa is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Melissa’s Illinois license number is 149024911, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Melissa Buckley has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Melissa’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Aurora University. Over that time, Melissa has worked closely with Students.

Melissa Buckley works with Students and specializes in Anxiety, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, and Stress. These are the areas where Melissa spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Melissa is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Melissa Buckley draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Melissa’s style is action-oriented, authentic, humorous, and warm. In Melissa’s words: “Starting therapy can feel exciting and overwhelming, and my goal is to make the process feel supportive and approachable.”

Melissa Buckley (she/her) offers therapy in English. Melissa identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Melissa Buckley offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Melissa is licensed in Illinois, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Melissa Buckley is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Melissa will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Melissa’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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