Denise has been great. Even with my sporadic outreach she always is quick to respond and offers very helpful insight and recommendations.
Denise Buckingham, LICSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Denise is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Denise. View 15 reviews
- Great news, Denise is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Massachusetts
Recent reviews
Very attentive
More about Denise
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- LICSW
Hello! Thank you for visiting my page.
My name is Denise and I have worked in the mental health field for almost ten years.
I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children, and have worked with a wide variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and other life difficulties.
I am especially interested in working with adolescents, but I am excited to have the opportunity to work with adults as well. Most of the clients in my in-person practice are adults. I am particularly interested in doing message-based and live chat counseling.
My counseling style is a combination of psychodynamic approaches (talking about emotions and working through difficult experiences using traditional "talk therapy" type techniques) and cognitive-behavioral approaches (looking at the relationship between emotions, behaviors, and thoughts, and how influencing one can make us feel better or worse emotionally). I use more of one or the other depending on the person's preference.
Much research has shown that one of the most important factors in how much a person benefits from counseling is the quality of the relationship between the person and the counselor. So I am glad that you took the time to read my profile and invite you to message me if you have any questions. If you feel like we may be a good fit for each other, I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Avoidant personality
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Denise Buckingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689077638.
- LICSW · Massachusetts · 121983 · Expires March 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Denise Buckingham
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Denise has been great. Even with my sporadic outreach she always is quick to respond and offers very helpful insight and recommendations.
Very attentive
She understand what’s happen really helps you organize your thoughts and gives suggestions without being judgmental
I love Denise
She listen and help navigate the issue
Denise is great to work with. Super quick to respond and I feel like she really understands what I need.
The best decision I made. She understand you and help you understand when you explain something that doesnt make sense to you she will interpret it for my better understanding. And thats the most I love about it and her. She is a huge help.
I really appreciate her empathy and compassion :)
She understands me really well and she gives me a good advice and see the things in other perspective.
Denise is wonderful, she comes in with a non-judgmental viewpoint and clearly knows her stuff. She has talked me through many of my OCD episodes and trauma, and works with my brain to soothe intrusive thoughts
I am early on in my work with Denise and BetterHelp, but so far I am impressed and looking forward to exploring more with them.
Denise is great! I wasn't quite sure if BetterHelp was for me, but Denise really listens and respects everything I am saying, while also giving me tips to cope with my depression and anxiety. I am happy to have sound something that works!
Denise is so great. After about a month of messaging with her I feel so much more in control of my emotions. She is so understanding and easy to talk to, even when I text her novels! She breaks everything down into manageable bite size pieces and helps you tackle your issues little by little so you’re not overwhelmed. Or even if you are overwhelmed, she makes sure you know that is okay! She is phenomenal, highly recommend!
Denise offers really reasonable advice and action items to work on. She is more than just a person to rant to. She tries to fully understand your situation before offering help. She also never makes you feel like your problem is too minuscule to focus on.
Denise is absolutely amazing. I knew the second I read her profile that I would work well with her, but she's exceeded all expectations. She's a knowledgeable, kind person who takes time to touch on everything, even if you send it in a disorganized mess of a message. I'm so thankful to have her as my counselor, and look forward to continuing my sessions with her.
Frequently asked questions
Does Denise Buckingham offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Denise Buckingham works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Denise Buckingham speak?
Denise Buckingham speaks English.
How many years of experience does Denise Buckingham have?
Denise Buckingham has 6 years of experience.
Where is Denise Buckingham licensed to practice?
Denise Buckingham is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
Does Denise Buckingham accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Denise Buckingham does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Denise Buckingham offer?
Denise Buckingham offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Denise Buckingham?
Denise Buckingham can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Denise Buckingham?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.