Marlon Buckley, LCSW

Licensed in Kentucky · 8 years in practice

Marlon Buckley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky who brings eight years of practice to his work.

License and registration

LCSW, Kentucky: 257071 · expires July 2028
NPI: 1609438639 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Marlon

Marlon Buckley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky who brings eight years of practice to his work. He is an Army combat veteran who focuses on helping people find purpose and steady progress. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone considering help.

Marlon uses straightforward, talk-based methods to address addictions, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also helps people work through trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and sleep problems.

Background and approach

He pays attention to issues that affect first responders, veterans and service members, and people facing prejudice or multicultural challenges. In sessions he prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be said aloud. He leans on practical approaches that encourage action, values-driven choices, and clearer thinking.

This helps people turn ideas from conversation into steps they can try between meetings. Marlon often blends acceptance and commitment strategies with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral tools. That mix supports both emotional processing and concrete habit changes.

He aims to help people build confidence and steady routines rather than promise quick fixes. People who reach out will find a clinician who values honesty and purpose. Marlon encourages small, sustainable changes and works with clients to set goals that fit their lives.

Taking the first step can be hard, and he acknowledges that effort while helping plan what comes next.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Marlon uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. This approach is useful for issues like motivation, anxiety about life choices, and ongoing stress. He also uses client-centered therapy which focuses on listening closely and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so people can explore feelings at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy is part of his work too, offering tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and habits that fuel depression, anger, or sleep problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Marlon works with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in regularly about what is helping and adjusts the plan together so progress feels practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into daily life. Video sessions allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options aim to make scheduling simpler and care more accessible for people with busy lives.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Marlon commonly address?

He helps people with addictions, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, depression, family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleep problems. He also focuses on first responder issues, veteran and armed forces matters, multicultural concerns, and prejudice or discrimination.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He combines acceptance and commitment ideas with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical steps, and speaking openly about thoughts and feelings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Marlon has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns. His background includes service as an Army combat veteran.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He holds a Kentucky LCSW credential and practices with that licensure in Kentucky. Sessions are offered to people located in that region.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does he use for online care?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. These options allow for longer conversations or brief check-ins as required.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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