Michael Buckley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Boston, MA, with over 10 years of experience in the clinical field. He currently serves as the Clinical Director of the Peabody, MA location for Embrace Pathways, situated at 6 Essex Center Drive. In this leadership capacity, Michael oversees and supervises a multidisciplinary team of providers within the Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) network of care, including In-Home Therapy (IHT) and Therapeutic Mentoring (TM).
Michael is deeply committed to serving not only his clients but also his fellow clinicians by providing expert guidance, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring staff feel supported through clinical transitions. He was a part of the grand opening of the new Peabody clinic, and continues to establish a high standard for facility compliance and integrated clinical leadership.
Clinical Background & Expertise
Throughout his career, Michael has held diverse roles across the continuum of care, including serving as an In-Home Therapy clinician, outpatient clinician, and Triage Manager at a community behavioral health center on the North Shore. His unique background includes specialized work in adaptive sports and community-based interventions for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) across the Greater Boston area.
Personal Interests & Philosophy
In his free time, Michael enjoys spending quality time with his family, volunteering at his local church, staying active at the gym, and going on bike rides. A passionate musician for over 20 years, he remains an active participant in the local music scene.
Michael’s approach to both life and clinical practice is guided by a commitment to persistence and resilience:
“A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying.”
— B.F. Skinner