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Thomas Buckner

Compassionate, evidence-based care for complex concerns

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About Thomas

Thomas Buckner is an Illinois-licensed clinician with 15 years of experience helping people work through complex emotional and interpersonal challenges. He focuses on concerns such as trauma and abuse, depression and bipolar mood disturbances, anxiety and stress, anger and addiction, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues.

Background and approach

He also addresses relationship and family dynamics, career transitions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and a range of additional areas including abandonment, attachment issues, chronic illness and pain, and domestic violence. His style is compassionate and individualized, blending evidence-based practices to match each person's needs.

Thomas draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-focused work, and client-centered principles to help clients develop insight, practical coping skills, and stronger emotional regulation. He frames therapy as a collaborative process that emphasizes resiliency and meaningful change.

Thomas provides services from Illinois and communicates in English. He accepts international clients and works with a broad array of concerns, aiming to create an affirming environment where people can explore growth, repair relationships, and build sustainable strategies for wellbeing.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Healing

Thomas uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic coping. ACT emphasizes values-based action and developing psychological flexibility so clients can live more fully even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Thomas approaches that decision collaboratively. He listens to a client’s goals and preferences, explains techniques in clear terms, and tailors a combination of methods to fit current needs and longer-term objectives rather than prescribing a single path from the outset.

Online sessions take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care across different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, skills training, and reflective work to each format so therapy remains focused and actionable.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Thomas address in therapy?
He works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar mood concerns, anxiety, stress, anger, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.
What is his general therapeutic approach and style?
The approach is compassionate and individualized, combining client-centered listening with practical, evidence-based strategies to build insight, coping skills, and emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services across a variety of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed clinical professional counselor with the Illinois LCPC number 180.013446 and practices from Illinois.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on his availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English