Last edited 03/27/2025
Ms. Denise Buckingham
She / Her / Hers
Accepting New Clients
Online in Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWoman, CisgenderWhiteQueerLGBTQIA+Living with Anxiety, Millennial, Living with PTSD
Get To Know Me
What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
I first decided that I wanted to become a therapist when I was in high school. During that time, I struggled with anxiety and other challenges that the adults around me did not seem to fully understand or know how to help me with. I wanted to become an adult that could help with these kinds of challenges and who could understand in a way that was different than many of the adults in my own life were able to for me.
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyADHDCollege & graduate student issuesPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyWork StressLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemSocial AnxietyAcademic challengesADHDChild mental healthCollege & graduate student issuesSleep & insomnia issuesObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Panic attacks & panic disorderPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)StressSuicidal ideationTrauma
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldHarvard Pilgrim Healthcare
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| First Session: | $180 |
| Individual Therapy: | $140 |
Professional Background
LicensureMassachusetts, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, 121983Maine, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LC23736Vermont, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, 089.0134662TELE
Training/CertificationsI am trained in Flash for rapid processing of trauma-related symptoms.
Education
Edinboro University of PA, Master of Social Work, Social Work, 2016
Work HistoryI started in the mental health field by volunteering at a crisis line while I was in college. This experience allowed me to connect with others during moments of intense pain, and help connect them with internal and external resources to get them through these challenging times.
From there, I graduated college and did outreach working with clients who were experiencing homelessness. I assisted these clients in connecting with housing resources, and other resources that would help with meeting basic needs in the long term. This experience helped me to understand how hard it often is to connect with these resources and how limited these resources are. During this time, I also completed my graduate education with the intention of becoming a therapist.
Once I received my masters degree, I worked for six years at a mental health agency providing psychotherapy to a diverse population of clients. I facilitated both in person and online sessions. Was a great chance for me to hone my skills and complete trainings on a wide variety of methods.
Towards the end of my time at this agency, I was very excited to open my private practice. I have focused my private practice on working with clients and challenges that I have found that I can have the greatest impact with. This means that my practice is focused primarily on female identifying clients between about the ages of 14 and 30, who struggle with things like anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and ADHD. I enjoy integrating CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Theories, and Flash, which is a method similar to EMDR that helps with processing trauma symptoms in a rapid way.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Ms. Denise Buckingham, LICSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Denise Buckingham accepting new clients?
Yes, Denise Buckingham is accepting new clients for online therapy in Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont.
Does Denise Buckingham accept insurance?
Yes, Denise Buckingham accepts insurance, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare.
What types of therapy does Denise Buckingham offer?
Denise Buckingham offers therapy for individuals.
Does Denise Buckingham offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont can book Denise Buckingham for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Denise Buckingham offer online therapy?
Yes, Denise Buckingham offers online therapy via video sessions and phone sessions to people in Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont.
How quickly can I see Denise Buckingham?
Denise Buckingham typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Denise Buckingham speak?
Denise Buckingham conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Denise Buckingham online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Denise Buckingham online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.