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Melvetta Buckley

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Steger, IL 60475
Hello, my name is Melvetta, a Marriage and Family Counselor dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges with confidence and hope. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can openly explore their concerns, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier ways of coping.
Whether you're facing relationship struggles, family conflicts, anxiety, life transitions, communication challenges, or personal stress, I work collaboratively with you to identify goals and create meaningful change.
My approach is emotionally focused trauma (EFT) and client centered focused on building practical skills that support your emotional well-being and stronger connections. Together, we can work toward greater understanding and balance in your life and relationships.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Living Well Community Counseling Center

Steger, IL 60475

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I see individuals, couples and families  
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Living Well Community Counseling Center

Steger, IL 60475

My website
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Magellan
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Melvetta Buckley
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Melvetta Buckley
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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
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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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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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My approach to counseling is tailored to your unique needs. I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy to help you create meaningful and lasting change. My goal is to meet you where you are with empathy, respect, and without judgment while empowering you to move toward the life and relationships you want.
Photo of Melvetta Buckley, Pre-Licensed Professional
Melvetta Buckley
Pre-Licensed Professional
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My approach to counseling is tailored to your unique needs. I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy to help you create meaningful and lasting change. My goal is to meet you where you are with empathy, respect, and without judgment while empowering you to move toward the life and relationships you want.
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

Steger, IL 60475

Nearby Areas

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