Meet the mental healthcare provider who meets your needs.

Tailoring your therapeutic care

1

Share your story.

Dr. Buckelew prioritizes a safe, welcoming space where you can share your unique story at your own pace.

2

Explore your goals.

As the expert of your own life, you'll collaborate with Dr. Buckelew to explore meaningful changes and plan concrete steps forward.

3

Create your lasting change.

Together, we'll cultivate practical tools and insights to generate positive change in your daily life, relationships, and sense of self.

  • Dr. Buckelew's approach to therapy relies on building genuine trust and a strong therapeutic relationship. She believes therapy is most effective when clients feel safe enough to look at themselves honestly and without judgment.

    By encouraging clients to lean into their strengths and accept their imperfections, Dr. Buckelew helps clients develop self-compassion while motivating them to engage seriously in their healing journey.

    The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a powerful tool for transformation, offering a supportive environment where clients can discover their resilience and potential for change.

  • Dr. Buckelew is a generalist with extensive experience in multiple mental health environments, offering flexible, individualized therapeutic care. Her expertise spans depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorders, and suicidal ideation, as well as the general stressors of everyday life.

  • Dr. Buckelew is a 2022 graduate of Adler University's Psy.D program. PSY-PACT certified and licensed in Illinois, she brings a commitment to antiracism and social justice by practicing from an intersectional, anti-oppressive framework. A Chicago resident since 2017 and originally from Michigan, Dr. Buckelew is LGBTQIA+ identified. Her diverse background and professional training inform her inclusive, empathetic approach to therapy.

FAQs

What insurance do you accept?

We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield IL, Cigna, and Aetna PPO insurance. Before your first appointment, our team will check your benefits and let you know what you can expect insurance to cover.

How accessible is your office by walking or public transit?

Our therapy office is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Evanston via CTA (Purple Line), Metra (UP-N), and bus. We’re a short walk from Northwestern University, ETHS, several local businesses, and the Evanston Public Library.

Do you offer sliding scale fees?

Yes, sliding scale fees can be negotiated with your therapist if you cannot afford the full cost of services. Our staff will work with you to make therapy accessible if you are under-insured or out-of-network.

Is there parking available at your office?

While we do not have a dedicated parking area at our office, there are three public garages and many street parking spaces in the immediate area. Street parking is conveniently managed via the ParkEvanston app.

Let’s work together toward your goals.