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Melvetta Buckley

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Available both in-person and online
4747 Lincoln Mall Drive Matteson, IL 60443
Hi, I’m Melvetta, a Marriage and Family Counselor who believes everyone deserves a judgment-free space to feel heard, understood, and supported. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families navigate communication challenges, relationship concerns, family conflict, life transitions, anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional connection. With experience supporting youth and families through difficult situations and behavioral concerns, I bring a compassionate, person-centered approach to counseling. You don’t have to have everything figured out; we can work through it together.
I support individuals, couples, and families. I meet you where you are, creating a safe space to be honest, explore what’s beneath the surface, and understand patterns that may leave you feeling stuck. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, improve communication, and create meaningful change. Let’s rewrite what no longer serves you!
Your first session is about getting to know you, understanding what brought you to counseling, and exploring what you hope to change. You don’t need to have everything figured out. We’ll take it at your pace, creating a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported as we begin your journey together.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Living Well Community Counseling Center

4747 Lincoln Mall Drive

Matteson, IL 60443 map

My website
I offer in-person and virtual sessions for flexibility. I'm available most evenings and Saturdays to fit your needs and comfort.
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Connect with Melvetta Buckley
Photo of Melvetta Buckley, Pre-Licensed Professional

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Living Well Community Counseling Center

4747 Lincoln Mall Drive

Matteson, IL 60443 map

My website
I offer in-person and virtual sessions for flexibility. I'm available most evenings and Saturdays to fit your needs and comfort.
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
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Melvetta Buckley
Pre-Licensed Professional
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Melvetta Buckley
Pre-Licensed Professional
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Jeanetta G Edwards (Illinois / 180.011814) Melvetta Buckley
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Governors State University, Masters Degree, Graduated 2026
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Melvetta Buckley
Pre-Licensed Professional
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Melvetta Buckley
Pre-Licensed Professional
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Caregivers
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Melvetta Buckley
Pre-Licensed Professional
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Melvetta Buckley
Pre-Licensed Professional
Do these issues align with your needs?

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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I believe counseling should feel like a safe place to be yourself, not a place where you need all the answers. I tailor our work using EFT, Solution-Focused, Structural Family, and Person-Centered approaches. Together, we'll explore your story, recognize patterns, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change, with empathy, honesty, and without judgment.
Photo of Melvetta Buckley, Pre-Licensed Professional
Melvetta Buckley
Pre-Licensed Professional
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I believe counseling should feel like a safe place to be yourself, not a place where you need all the answers. I tailor our work using EFT, Solution-Focused, Structural Family, and Person-Centered approaches. Together, we'll explore your story, recognize patterns, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change, with empathy, honesty, and without judgment.
Photo of Melvetta Buckley, Pre-Licensed Professional
Melvetta Buckley
Pre-Licensed Professional
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Living Well Community Counseling Center

4747 Lincoln Mall Drive

Matteson, IL 60443

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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I offer in-person and virtual sessions for flexibility. I'm available most evenings and Saturdays to fit your needs and comfort.
Photo of Melvetta Buckley, Pre-Licensed Professional
Melvetta Buckley
Pre-Licensed Professional
"
I offer in-person and virtual sessions for flexibility. I'm available most evenings and Saturdays to fit your needs and comfort.
Photo of Melvetta Buckley, Pre-Licensed Professional
Melvetta Buckley
Pre-Licensed Professional