Thomas Buckner, LCPC
Therapist in Illinois
Thomas Buckner, LCPC, helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and struggles with self-esteem.
- License 180.013446 · Illinois Expires March 2027
- NPI 1184094013 · national registry
- Experience and languages 15+ years in practice English
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About Thomas
Thomas Buckner, LCPC, helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and struggles with self-esteem. He works with concerns like addiction, anger, stress, and issues related to identity and relationships. He provides an affirming, respectful space for people from diverse backgrounds.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Thomas listens first, then helps clients identify small, doable steps toward change. He focuses on strengths and on strategies that fit a person's daily life rather than long lists of theory.
Background and approach
Thomas uses several approaches to tailor care to each person. He draws on the Gottman Method for relationship communication, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build psychological flexibility, and Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early bonds shape current patterns. He also uses client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral tools when helpful.
He brings 15 years of experience as a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois. That background includes work with people dealing with trauma, bipolar and other mood disorders, chronic stress, caregiver strain, and life changes like separation or divorce. Sessions are focused on practical skills, clearer communication, and rebuilding confidence.
Thomas aims to help people manage symptoms and make choices that match their values. He encourages collaborative work so goals feel realistic and achievable.
Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.013446 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1184094013 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Thomas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Thomas names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Thomas names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Thomas often uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication and manage conflict in relationships; it focuses on clear conversation skills and practical steps to reduce friction. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values even when emotions are difficult. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at early relationship patterns and how they affect current behavior and closeness.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about goals, history, and preferences and then recommend methods that fit those needs. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions can be done by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and nonverbal cues, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quicker check-in, and messaging supports shorter or ongoing contact between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help people stay connected to care while managing work, family, or travel.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Thomas address?
He supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, career stress, ADHD, and related issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a practical, collaborative style that emphasizes listening first, finding strengths, and building small steps clients can use in daily life.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of clinical experience and works as a licensed clinical professional counselor, bringing long-term work with mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
Thomas holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices with that licensure in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
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