Thomas Buckner
LCPC
Calm, practical support for emotional challenges
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- 15 years experience
- Illinois licensed LCPC
- Affirms LGBT clients
About Thomas
Thomas Buckner, LCPC, helps people who are coping with anger, trauma, depression, anxiety, and related challenges. He offers a calm, steady presence for those struggling with self-esteem, mood disorders, addiction, and stress. He writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters to each person.
He draws on 15 years of clinical experience in Illinois and uses a mix of approaches to meet individual needs. Sessions focus on building practical skills and clearer thinking. Thomas aims to help people name what they are feeling and try small, doable changes that make life easier.
His style is collaborative and respectful. He leans on methods that emphasize acceptance, emotional awareness, and learning new behaviors. People can expect straightforward conversations, gentle challenge, and homework that fits into daily life.
Thomas works with issues that range from relationship and family stress to workplace strain and caregiving burnout. He also supports people facing identity-related concerns and the aftereffects of abuse or trauma. His background includes work with mood disorders such as bipolar and persistent depression.
In sessions he combines talk-based techniques with structured tools from cognitive and behavioral approaches. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. He encourages pacing treatment to match each person’s goals and readiness.
He draws on 15 years of clinical experience in Illinois and uses a mix of approaches to meet individual needs. Sessions focus on building practical skills and clearer thinking. Thomas aims to help people name what they are feeling and try small, doable changes that make life easier.
His style is collaborative and respectful. He leans on methods that emphasize acceptance, emotional awareness, and learning new behaviors. People can expect straightforward conversations, gentle challenge, and homework that fits into daily life.
Thomas works with issues that range from relationship and family stress to workplace strain and caregiving burnout. He also supports people facing identity-related concerns and the aftereffects of abuse or trauma. His background includes work with mood disorders such as bipolar and persistent depression.
In sessions he combines talk-based techniques with structured tools from cognitive and behavioral approaches. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. He encourages pacing treatment to match each person’s goals and readiness.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
How Thomas Uses Therapeutic Methods Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then committing to actions that fit personal values. It can help when anger or anxiety keeps someone from living the life they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, which can reduce mood symptoms and impulsive reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Thomas collaborates with each person to see which methods fit their goals and daily life. He adjusts tools and pacing based on what the client finds useful and manageable.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it possible for people outside Illinois or in other time zones to connect with a licensed professional. Thomas aims to help clients translate skills from sessions into real-world routines so changes last.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Illinois
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Illinois)
- LCPC · No. 180.013446
- NPI
- 1184094013
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Thomas help with?
He supports people facing anger, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood issues, addictions, stress, self-esteem struggles, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He uses talk, practical skills, and homework to help people make gradual changes.
What is his clinical background?
He has 15 years of experience working in clinical settings and private practice in Illinois, focusing on mood disorders, trauma, and life stressors.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.