- Client-centered approach
- Veteran perspective
- Addictions and mood
About Marlon
Marlon Buckley is a licensed clinical social worker in Kentucky who centers his work on listening first and following each person’s lead. He draws on a client-centered approach to make room for honest talk about hard things. He says taking the first step takes courage and aims to make that step easier.
Marlon has eight years of professional experience and is also an Army combat veteran. He helps people facing addictions, trouble with relationships, and struggles with anger. He also supports people working on self-esteem, motivation, and confidence.
He offers help for depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleep problems. Marlon pays attention to concerns tied to first responder roles and veteran and armed forces experiences. He also brings awareness to multicultural issues and experiences of prejudice and discrimination.
His work blends Client-Centered Therapy with techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In sessions he focuses on what matters to each person and then uses practical steps to make progress toward those goals.
Marlon aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. He encourages people to start small, notice changes, and adjust the plan as needed. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.
How his approaches fit online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person, creating space to talk through issues without judgment. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward values-based goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is often a process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which ideas to try first based on needs and goals. Sessions can shift over time if something else seems like a better fit.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy schedules and keeping progress steady between in-person commitments. Online delivery can make it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people join from different locations within the therapist's licensed region. Confirm the current session options and formats before booking to know what is available and to choose the best arrangement for day-to-day life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marlon commonly address?
He helps people with addictions, relationship struggles, anger, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping difficulties. He also focuses on first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, multicultural issues, and prejudice and discrimination.
What is Marlon's therapy style like?
He uses a client-centered style that starts with listening and following the client's priorities. He combines that with tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has eight years of professional experience and is an Army combat veteran, which informs his perspective and approach to certain life and service-related challenges.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky and provides services tied to that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.