- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- 15 years experience
- Illinois LCPC
About Thomas
Thomas Buckner, LCPC, helps people who are facing depression, trauma, anxiety, mood challenges, and self-esteem struggles. He offers a calm, respectful space for talking through hard moments and figuring out next steps. His work is aimed at steadying daily life and finding practical ways forward.
With 15 years of clinical experience, Thomas focuses on clear, down-to-earth support. Sessions typically center on the problems you bring - pain from past events, overwhelm at work, relationship strain, or mood shifts that interfere with life. He listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people try concrete tools between sessions.
Thomas uses several evidence-informed approaches in therapy. He draws from cognitive behavioral methods to spot thinking patterns that feed distress. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live with difficult feelings while moving toward what matters to them.
Attachment-based and client-centered perspectives shape how he builds trust and safety in the room. That means attention to how early relationships affect current bonds and a steady focus on each person’s strengths and goals. Dialectical skills are used when emotions feel intense or overwhelming.
People come to Thomas for many challenges including addiction struggles, compassion fatigue, ADHD, chronic pain, grief, and relationship or career stress. He emphasizes collaboration and practical steps, not quick fixes. If you want to explore whether his style fits, the first step is a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled appointment.
With 15 years of clinical experience, Thomas focuses on clear, down-to-earth support. Sessions typically center on the problems you bring - pain from past events, overwhelm at work, relationship strain, or mood shifts that interfere with life. He listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people try concrete tools between sessions.
Thomas uses several evidence-informed approaches in therapy. He draws from cognitive behavioral methods to spot thinking patterns that feed distress. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live with difficult feelings while moving toward what matters to them.
Attachment-based and client-centered perspectives shape how he builds trust and safety in the room. That means attention to how early relationships affect current bonds and a steady focus on each person’s strengths and goals. Dialectical skills are used when emotions feel intense or overwhelming.
People come to Thomas for many challenges including addiction struggles, compassion fatigue, ADHD, chronic pain, grief, and relationship or career stress. He emphasizes collaboration and practical steps, not quick fixes. If you want to explore whether his style fits, the first step is a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled appointment.
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 therapy approaches can work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It supports identifying personal values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, actions, and feelings interact. It teaches skills to test unhelpful thoughts and build different habits that reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to a single technique.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow for brief check-ins between in-person visits, or reduce travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to practice skills in everyday settings and to involve relevant real-time examples from daily life. Licensed professionals can tailor homework, tools, and pacing so online therapy still focuses on clear, practical steps toward the client’s goals.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist address?
He supports people with depression, anxiety, trauma and mood disorders. Other areas include addictions, relationship and career stress, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Thomas works in a calm, down-to-earth way. He listens, reflects, and helps people try practical tools between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats can I book?
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.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.