Trudy Buckman, LCSW

Trudy Buckman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a US Air Force veteran (1980-1984) who brings a compassionate, practical approach to helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. She has substantial experience working with veterans, including those who served in combat zones and survivors of military sexual trauma, and she has supported their families as they cope with the impact of those experiences.

Her background includes 14 years working in hospice care, providing support to people nearing the end of life and to those who grieve, and nearly two years in a private psychiatrist's office assisting people with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and personality-related challenges that affect daily functioning. Trudy draws on training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques, and she holds a certification in Cognitive Processing Therapy, a trauma-focused method. When appropriate she also incorporates art and play therapy tools to meet individual needs.

Trudy practices in a client-centered, nonjudgmental manner that prioritizes rapport and collaborative problem solving. As a Christian she is comfortable including faith when clients wish to do so, while remaining respectful of other beliefs or none. She values humor and looks forward to learning what brings a smile to each person she works with. Trudy invites prospective clients to connect and explore how they might work together to address the concerns affecting daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Trudy Buckman uses client-centered therapy to place the person's goals, values, and experience at the center of the work - this approach helps build trust and supports growth by adapting to what the individual finds most helpful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method she uses; CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also integrates trauma-focused techniques, including elements of Cognitive Processing Therapy, to help people process and recover from traumatic events such as military-related trauma and sexual assault.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Trudy collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors plans over time so therapy stays relevant and effective as circumstances change.

Online therapy with Trudy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for schedules and locations. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance caregiving or work responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when life requires adjustments, while still working with licensed professionals and experienced therapists.