- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Trudy
Trudy Buckman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with 14 years of clinical experience. She served in the US Air Force and has worked extensively with veterans and people facing serious life stressors. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, ADHD, and mood disorders.
Trudy spent many years supporting people in hospice care and those grieving, and she also worked in a private psychiatrist's office with clients managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression. That background shaped a practical, down-to-earth style focused on coping skills and managing daily life. She is willing to include religious beliefs in sessions when clients want that as part of their care.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thinking that increase distress and teaches concrete strategies to change them. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set small, doable goals and track progress.
Trudy also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when addressing post-traumatic stress or military sexual trauma experiences. She sometimes incorporates art and play techniques when appropriate for the individual's needs. Humor is part of her style when it feels right, and she aims for straightforward conversation about problems and next steps.
People who prefer practical tools and short-term goals often find this style a good match. To begin, the process involves a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site's online steps.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. In practice this means the therapist asks about current concerns, reflects what she hears, and helps set priorities for change. It is useful for people who want a supportive, practical conversation about their stress or anger.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions using CBT help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practise alternative responses. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and problems like anger that come from repeated thinking and behavior patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans together based on what helps. That means sessions are collaborative - both the person and the therapist test ideas and track what changes.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in conversations when needed. It can also let sessions continue for people who relocate within the same state. Ask about the available session format when you schedule your first appointment.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She uses listening, goal-setting, and concrete skills so people can manage day-to-day problems.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 14 years of clinical experience, including work in hospice and a private psychiatrist's office.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Kentucky as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original profile did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.