About Vanja P. Buckley
Vanja P. Buckley holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She utilizes a variety of techniques in her practice based on individuals’ needs, wants, personalities and preferences. She uses the strength based, person centered approach and assists clients in empowering themselves and recognizing their unique strengths and skills in order to gain confidence in the process of healing, growth and recovery.
Vanja has received extensive training in several evidence based practice models including CBT, DBT and EMDR and uses a variety of skills and techniques to assist individuals with reducing stress, regulating emotions, problem solving, reprocessing trauma and painful emotions, improving communication and relationships and making changes that lead to significant progress and transformation in one’s life.
Vanja places high importance on developing a relationship and trust with clients and has over 20 years of experience in assisting individuals with managing stress, coping with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief and improving self-esteem, relationships and overall quality of life.
Licensing :
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Texas LCSW #: 104730
California LCSW #: 60946
Missouri LCSW #: 2016011003
Washington LCSW #: 61265094
Virginia LCSW #: 0904016519
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What People Are Saying
“Vanja is by far one of the most loving, understanding, compassionate persons that I have ever had the blessing to know. She has a way of explaining life situations and grasps the world as a whole.”
— Colleague
“Vanja, you have opened my eyes to finding a whole different part of myself that I didn't know even existed. I have grown more in the past year than I have throughout my entire life. You have made the greatest impact on my life and I am forever so thankful for you.”
— Client
“Vanja, thank you so so much for all of your support, kindness, active listening and for making me feel so comfortable. Thanks for being so easy to talk with and for genuinely caring…that is a gift. You are an incredible therapist and Texas is so lucky to get ya!
— Client
“Thanks for always making me feel better. I appreciate all of your support and encouragement. You always inspire me so much.
— Client
Education & Training
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at The University of Kansas
Master’s Degree in Social Welfare at The University of Kansas
Licenses:
LCSW in Texas, California, Missouri and Washington
Texas LCSW #: 104730
California LCSW #: 60946
Missouri LCSW #: 2016011003
Washington LCSW #: 61265094
Virginia LCSW #: 0904016519
Training:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Motivational Interviewing
Dual Diagnosis
Multisystemic Therapy
Strength-Based Case Management
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