Trudy Buckman, LCSW

Trudy Buckman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with 14 years of professional experience. She has a background serving veterans and people facing grief, trauma, mood concerns, and daily life stresses. Trudy describes her work with straightforward methods to help people manage problems and find practical coping skills.

Her earlier work included 14 years in hospice care, supporting people who were dying and the bereaved. She also spent nearly two years in a private psychiatrist's office helping people with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and personality-related struggles that affect day-to-day functioning. That mix of settings shaped a practice focused on real-world needs.

Trudy uses client-centered approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also uses Trauma-Focused approaches when needed, and sometimes brings in art and play techniques for people who find them useful. She is comfortable including religious beliefs in sessions when the client prefers that.

Her style is practical and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on identifying specific problems, learning coping strategies, and trying small changes that fit into normal life. Humor and straightforward conversation are part of how she connects with people.

Trudy aims to help people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, caregiver stress, post-traumatic stress, panic, and other mood-related issues. She also notes experience with sexual assault and military-related concerns and with hospice and end-of-life counseling.

How her approaches translate to online work