Melissa Buckley, LCSW — ESA Letter Provider in Illinois
LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
About Melissa Buckley
Melissa is a licensed LCSW who has practiced for over 4 years, with expertise in clinical social work and mental health support. Melissa performs individualized ESA evaluations through ESA Letter Online, carefully assessing each client's mental health needs to determine if an emotional support animal would serve as a beneficial part of their treatment.
Holding an active license in Illinois, Melissa ensures every ESA evaluation complies with the relevant state's professional practice standards and ethical guidelines.
All ESA evaluations conducted by Melissa follow the Fair Housing Act and HUD regulatory framework. The clinical assessment covers a range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and results in professional documentation when an ESA is clinically appropriate. The entire process maintains strict HIPAA compliance to protect client privacy.
ESA Letter in Illinois
As a licensed LCSW authorized to practice in Illinois, Melissa provides individualized ESA evaluations for Illinois residents. Each assessment determines whether an emotional support animal is clinically appropriate based on your mental health needs, with documentation that satisfies HUD guidelines and Illinois housing law.
Verified Credentials
License Type
LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Years of Clinical Experience
4+ years
States Licensed
1 state
What to Expect from Your Evaluation
- ✓Personalized clinical evaluation via secure message, phone, or video
- ✓Licensed mental health assessment and clinical documentation
- ✓HUD-compliant ESA letter for housing accommodation if clinically appropriate
- ✓Full refund if your evaluation does not result in approval
- ✓HIPAA-compliant process — your information is protected
Start Your ESA Evaluation with Melissa
Begin your clinical evaluation and request Melissa as your clinician. We'll do our best to match you — subject to availability in your state.
Mental health professionals can only evaluate clients in states where they hold a valid license. Melissa is licensed in Illinois. If you live in a different state, we'll match you with another licensed professional in your area.