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Ms. Buckner is a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) who is passionate about encouraging and empowering clients, particularly women of color, to recognize their need of balance. Her clinical practice centers around helping clients understand and adjust maladaptive patterns that lead to stress, overwhelm, and burnout. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by multi-faceted women, Ms. Buckner provides a compassionate and culturally sensitive therapeutic space that emphasizes stress-reduction, sincerity, and intentionally joyful living.
Ms. Buckner holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and possesses over 10 years of professional experience in mental health, serving child, adolescent, and adult populations. She is well-versed in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a variety of mental health challenges. Most of her clients are black and brown women and girls struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, self-esteem issues, chronic stress, women’s concerns, and executive functioning challenges.
Drawing from the strengths of Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Ms. Buckner helps clients uncover their personal narratives, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop effective coping strategies. Her approach to therapy is integrative, person-centered, and strengths-based. By focusing on resilience, empowerment, and personal growth, she assists clients in overcoming obstacles and creating fulfilling lives. As such, Ms. Buckner provides care that honors and respects the whole person, including their individuality, interests, and experiences.
Ms. Buckner believes in the power of collaboration and partnership in therapy. She works closely with clients to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs and goals. Her approach emphasizes building self-esteem, enhancing coping skills, and fostering a sense of balance between personal and professional life.
Outside of her practice, Ms. Buckner is heavily involved in volunteering and advocacy for mental wellness. When Ms. Buckner is not working diligently with clients, she enjoys leisure activities such as reading, traveling, shopping, and tennis.
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Deja Buckner, LPA
Licensed Psychological Associate