Thomas Buckner, LCPC
Illinois · 15 years in practice
Thomas Buckner is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, and mood concerns.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.013446 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1184094013 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Thomas
Thomas Buckner is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, and mood concerns. He also supports clients dealing with addiction, ADHD, self-esteem struggles, and the stress of life changes. Thomas writes simply and listens closely to learn what matters most to each person.
He draws on existential ideas to help people explore meaning, choice, and responsibility in their lives. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to turn insights into action.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and honest reflection rather than jargon. Thomas emphasizes a respectful, strengths-based approach. He pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns when they affect mood and behavior.
People can expect a steady, nonjudgmental presence that encourages small changes that add up over time. With 15 years of experience he has worked with a wide range of concerns from chronic stress and compassion fatigue to complex trauma and relationship or communication problems. Thomas frames therapy as a partnership where the client’s values guide the work.
He welcomes conversations about career pressures, blended family issues, chronic illness, and coping after loss or separation. Practical tools, coaching for decision points, and pacing that fits a person’s life are regular parts of his work.
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
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Existential therapy helps people look at meaning, responsibility, and the choices they face when life feels uncertain. It can be useful for people coping with loss, identity questions, or major transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to accept difficult feelings and commit to actions that reflect personal values, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotions and behavior and can guide work on communication, trust, and close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then try strategies that fit that person. Sessions are collaborative and can be adjusted over time if something isn’t helping.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer conversations and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping treatment focused on real-life changes.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Thomas address?
He helps people with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, self-esteem, and stress. He also works on relationship communication, career strain, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Thomas combines an existential perspective with practical tools, taking a respectful, strengths-based stance. Sessions are collaborative and focus on identifying values, setting goals, and practicing new behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with a variety of mood, trauma, and stress-related concerns. That background informs a steady, problem-solving approach in sessions.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois. The listing uses the credential exactly as provided.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted, and sessions are conducted in English. Reach out through the platform to confirm scheduling across time zones.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client. Different formats can be used for longer therapy sessions or brief check-ins.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided by the platform during signup.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability. The platform will guide the next steps.
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