“When we do not have words to convey our sensations, feelings, or thoughts, we cannot simply 'name it to tame it'. But we can use implicit communication -- movement, rhythm, sound, image, enactment, and play -- to 'express it to address it'.
This is the transformative and restorative role of expressive arts, to provide a voice when language is unavailable or impossible.”
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- Dr. Cathy Malchiodi, trauma-informed expressive arts therapist and researcher
Megan Buckley
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
Currently waitlisting counseling clients of all ages play-based interventions in therapy. She will be accepting clients on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays online and at the Creative Remedies office in Aurora, Colorado by appointment.
Counseling and/or play-based interventions within therapy:
$0-$30 per 50 minute session
FIRST SESSION FREE
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Megan Buckley RN, BSN, PMHNP Student
Professional Experience
Registered Nurse since 2015 primarily focused in Critical Care. Certified Nursing Assistant prior to nursing starting in 2009, accumulating 15 years in the healthcare setting. Clinical Instructor for undergraduate nursing school clinical rotations taught at Cleveland State University from 2018-2020. Current volunteer for the American Red Cross in their Disaster Health Services department for the Colorado/Wyoming chapter. Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau International, and The National Society of Leadership and Success.
Education
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Walden University- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, expected graduation May 2025
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Cleveland State University- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2015
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Cleveland State University- Bachelor of Exercise and Health Science, 2013
Licenses and Certifications
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Registered Nurse (RN.1683503)
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS
Expertise
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Throughout my career and education I have developed and continue to improve upon:
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Assessing, diagnosing, developing and implementing treatment plans
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Holistic integration
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Active listening and empathy
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Evidenced Based methodology and interventions
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Why I Became a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
My interest in mental health stems from my belief that the mind is often an undervalued contributor in Western medicine. The mind-body connection is so important to understanding how to help a patient and it is time the world has one more provider to help people feel seen. I attempt to live a life that is sustainable and as holistic as possible. My hope is that my career transition will further align my life philosophies and allow me to help others lead their own fulfilling lives.
While I will have prescriptive privileges in my career, psychopharmacology only goes so far in helping mental health conditions. I believe in empowering patients to do “the work” behind their mental health condition through psychotherapy. Adding focus on nutrition, meditation, art and music therapy, and massage can be extremely beneficial to overall well being.
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Bio
Hey everyone! My name is Megan and I am studying at Walden University for my PMHNP. I’m originally from Cleveland, Ohio but currently reside in Denver, CO after a travel nurse assignment led me to stay here full time. I was traveling, nursing full-time since 2018, and have been to NC, SC, IL, OH obviously, and now CO. I travel with my 11-year-old cat George (the girl) and recently started adopting every plant I meet. In my free time, I enjoy traveling for leisure, mindfulness practices, yoga, running, reading, concerts, being creative, local community events, and any nature-immersive activity.