Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Welcome to Betterhelp and congratulations on reaching out to explore solutions to challenges you may be experiencing! My name is Trudy Buckman and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky and a US Air Force Veteran (1980-1984). I have been licensed since 2007 and worked primarily with veterans – specifically those who served in combat zones or experienced sexual assault in the military (MST), and their families. I retired amidst the pandemic but wish to continue serving those with challenges that impact daily lives toward learning new ways to cope or resolve those issues. My experience as an undergraduate included 14 years with hospice providing compassionate care to the dying and the bereaved both young and those with more maturity and nearly 2 years within a private psychiatrist’s office which saw many living with concerns of ADHD, anxiety, depression and influences of personality that impact daily lives.
While trained in methods of Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-focused techniques and receiving certification for Cognitive Processing Therapy, I also incorporate Art and Play Therapy when appropriate. My clinical approach is literally whatever works for any individual. This client centered and non-judgmental approach typically allows for good rapport which increases a positive therapeutic relationship and growth! As a Christian, I am comfortable with including religion into the counseling process, although equally respectful of other religious beliefs or none. I further believe humor has a place in counseling and I look forward to hearing what makes you smile.
Connect with me and let’s see how we might work together to improve or resolve what concerns you experience!
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Trudy Buckman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Kentucky who combines veteran experience with long-standing clinical work. A US Air Force veteran (1980-1984), she has focused much of her career on supporting veterans – especially those who served in combat zones or experienced sexual trauma in the military – and their families. She has been licensed since 2007 and chose to continue offering care after retiring during the pandemic.
Her background includes extensive hospice work spanning 14 years, where she provided compassionate support to people who were dying and to the bereaved across a range of ages. She also spent nearly two years working in a private psychiatrist’s office, assisting people managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, and personality influences that affect daily functioning.
Clinically, Trudy uses methods grounded in cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches and holds certification in Cognitive Processing Therapy. She also brings art and play therapy into sessions when appropriate, tailoring her approach to what works best for each person. Her style is client-centered and non-judgmental, aimed at building strong rapport that supports therapeutic growth.
As a Christian, Trudy is comfortable integrating faith into counseling when clients wish, while remaining respectful of other beliefs or none. She values the place of humor in therapy and looks forward to learning what brings a person joy. Prospective clients are invited to connect with her to explore ways to improve or resolve the concerns affecting their daily lives.
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