Buckingham & Associates, PC

 If you are ready for a change, Buckingham & Associates is ready to help.

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Behavioral Health Counseling

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy treatment that teaches people how to recognize and change harmful or troubling thought patterns that affect their behavior and emotions.


CBT identifies these thoughts, challenges them, and replaces them with more objective, realistic ones. Let the experts at Buckingham & Associates guide you through CBT and see what approach works for you.


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"Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.

It is a moment of strength."

About Our Practice

Here at Buckingham & Associates, we are committed to the support and wellbeing of our patients and community. For over 30 years, Dr. David Buckingham has provided behavioral health care within the Primary Care setting to ease the stigma associated with mental health treatment.

“Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.”


– TONY ROBBINS

Treatment Areas of Expertise

We provide compassionate, personalized mental health services, and we work to ensure a safe, non-judgmental experience where you are free to learn, grow, change and heal.

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✓ ADHD ✓ Anger Management ✓ Anxiety Disorders or Fears ✓ Emotional Abuse
✓ Child or Adolescent Issues ✓Christian Counseling ✓ Codependency ✓ Couples
✓ Depression ✓ Divorce ✓ Domestic Abuse or Violence ✓ Family Conflict
✓ Forgiveness ✓ Grief ✓ Infidelity ✓ Infertility or Adoption
✓ Life Transitions ✓ Marital ✓ Self-Esteem ✓ Trauma
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"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."

– Winston churchill

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The more help you get, the more prepared you'll be to take on bigger difficulties and achieve more success.

No matter what you're going through, our therapists are here to help. We understand that seeking counseling or therapy can be scary, so we pledge to create a safe environment in which we will listen to you, support you, and assist you in making healthy decisions.

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  • "He is the only psychologist who helped me. He is very friendly and gentle. He was very, very knowledgeable and knew right away what I had and what I needed to do. I thank God for bringing him in my life."

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  • "He helped me through some very desperate times dealing with the deaths of my friends, panic attacks and clinical depression. I saw several other psychologists before I met him so I'm in a good position to judge. He is a Godsend. The best psychologist I have ever met. He taught me how to enjoy life again and how to deal with adversity, depression and negative thinking."

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    "Its been a pleasure to be able to go some where and actually be heard and respected. Sometimes we just need guidance. Talking openly with someone like Doctor Buckingham has been great for me. A place with out judgment or fear."

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  • Can you tell me more about Buckingham & Associates, PC?

    Buckingham & Associates, PC offers an experienced and diverse team of behavioral health professionals consisting of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and other Licensed Therapists in the State of Indiana. It is our honor to assist you in exploring your core issues and move towards a healthy, fulfilling life.   We work with a range of clients that present a variety of unique circumstances. We will assist you to move past what is blocking you from reaching your full potential individually and in your relationships.  Therapy can be an effective tool in providing you with the necessary support and training to overcome the challenges you face.

     

    By seeking therapy, you are taking responsibility and action to change what no longer works in your life.  Research also shows the number one predictor of therapeutic success is the relationship between therapist and client. Our mental health professionals can assist with pandemic-related stress, personal growth and development, personal or job stress, family issues, relationship issues, anxiety, fears, depression, trauma and much.  Our team provides compassionate, personalized mental health services and we work to ensure a safe, non-judgmental experience where you are free to learn, grow, change, and heal. The team at Buckingham & Associates, PC is ready to help so you can flourish in life. If you are ready for a change, Buckingham & Associates, PC is ready to help.  Schedule an appointment today and see why we have the best mental health therapists in town!


  • How can I make an appointment?

    We will work with you to make scheduling appointments as easy as possible. We provide services via office and or telehealth.  You can contact us via phone at (203) 612-4300 or via the contact form directly on this website to discuss scheduling an appointment.  



  • How much does a counseling session cost?

    We believe that behavioral health counseling is a useful tool for people in many difficult circumstances. Our goal is to make this important service available to everyone.  Our base rate per session ranges from $80-$250.  


    Please verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.  Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage Parity laws require most health plans to apply similar rules to mental health benefits as they do for medical/surgical benefits. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions of your insurance provider:


    • Do I have mental health insurance benefits?

    • What is my deductible and has it been met?

    • How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?

    • What is the coverage amount per therapy session?

    • Is approval required from my primary care physician?


    Please note the cancellation policy. If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay $70.00 for the session.


  • Do you accept insurance?

    Buckingham & Associates, PC accepts the following insurances: 


    • 1199SEIU

    • Aetna

    • Anthem

    • Beacon

    • BlueCross and BlueShield

    • Cigna

    • ComPsych

    • ConnectiCare

    • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Empire BlueCross BlueShield

    • GHI

    • Harvard Pilgrim

    • Husky

    • Medicaid

    • Military OneSource

    • MultiPlan

    • New Directions Behavioral

    • Optum

    • Oxford

    • PHCS

    • UMR

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Value Options

    • Out of Network


  • What types of therapy do you practice?

    It takes courage to ask for help and we know that choosing to undergo counseling or therapy can feel intimidating.  Admitting you can’t do everything on your own is the first step toward achieving wellness in a fast paced, demanding world.  The good news is, asking for help gets easier with a little practice. The way in which we cope in the world is greatly influenced by how we see the world. Asking for help and obtaining a fresh perspective is often the first and most profound step towards developing the mental muscle needed to become stronger. The more support you gain, the better equipped you will be to take on bigger challenges and achieve more successes.  We will cultivate a safe environment where we will listen to you and support you. 


    Many studies have shown throughout the years that therapy is an effective form of treating and managing mental illnesses, other emotional disorders, and can produce long-term health improvements.  Additionally, there is a growing body of research that supports the practice of various therapeutic techniques and reveals individuals that practice these techniques are happier, more resilient, and better equipped to heal painful memories from the past.  


    During our initial meeting we will discuss your specific areas of concern as well as assess if we are the right client/therapist fit. From there, we will be able to create your personalized treatment plan and discuss how it can best work into your day-to-day life. As a team, we utilize resources in the community for medication consultations and psychological evaluations.  


    Listed below are some of the therapy models our Behavioral Health Therapists utilize:


    • Attachment-Based

    • Christian Counseling

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 

    • Culturally Sensitive

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) 

    • Family/Marital

    • Family Systems

    • Feminist

    • Gottman Method

    • Humanistic

    • Interpersonal

    • Motivational Interviewing

    • Multicultural

    • Person-Centered

    • Relational

    • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) 

    • Strength-Based Therapy

    • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)


    Treatment Areas of Expertise Include:

    • ADHD

    • Anger Management

    • Anxiety Disorders or Fears

    • Child or Adolescent Issues

    • Christian Counseling

    • Depression

    • Divorce

    • Domestic Abuse or Violence

    • Emotional Abuse

    • Forgiveness

    • Impulse Control Disorders

    • Infertility or Adoption

    • Infidelity

    • LGBTQ Issues

    • Loss or Grief

    • Men’s Issues

    • Parenting

    • Personality Disorders

    • Postpartum Depression

    • Relationship and Marriage Counseling

    • Self Esteem

    • Sexual Abuse

    • Social Anxiety

    • Social Isolation

    • Spirituality

    • Stress

    • Suicidal Thoughts

    • Thinking Disorders

    • Trauma and PTSD

    • Women’s Issues

Cognitive- behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions.


Cognitive- behavioral therapy focuses on changing the automatic negative thoughts that can contribute to and worsen emotional difficulties, depression, and anxiety. These spontaneous negative thoughts have a detrimental influence on mood.


Through CBT , these thoughts are identified, challenged, and replaced with more objective, realistic thoughts. Let the experts at Buckingham & Associates help you decide what behavioral therapy approach works for you.


Behavioral Health Counseling