Thomas Buckner, LCPC
Calm, practical counseling focused on personal stories
Details
| Name | Thomas Buckner |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCPC |
| Based in | Illinois |
| Licensed in | Illinois |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Thomas
Thomas Buckner is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 15 years of experience. He helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and mood challenges. He also supports concerns around self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and LGBT-related stress.
Thomas uses a straightforward, respectful style in sessions. He listens for the stories that shape a person’s life and helps them try out different ways of responding. He focuses on practical steps a person can take between sessions to build better coping and reduce distress.
Background and approach
His work often draws on Narrative ideas to separate people from the problems they live with. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools to help clients notice thoughts and choose values-based action. Attachment-based and client-centered approaches guide how he relates to people in the room.
Thomas has helped individuals manage relationship strain, career stress, grief after separation, and the emotional toll of chronic illness. He can talk through issues such as abandonment, commitment worries, communication problems, or caregiver stress. Thomas aims to make therapy a collaborative process that fits each person's goals.
Sessions are practical and paced to each person's needs. He emphasizes clear, doable techniques and building on strengths. The overall aim is steady progress toward feeling more present and able to handle life’s changes.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem among the things Thomas works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Thomas directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Thomas directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical therapies work online
Thomas often blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-based ideas. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by looking at the stories they tell about their lives and trying out new, more helpful narratives. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and aim to change interaction habits that cause pain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then shape methods together. That collaborative process can change over time as needs shift or new goals emerge.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone calls can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat are helpful for short check-ins and quick tools between sessions. These formats let people continue therapy while managing busy schedules, travel, or different time zones.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Thomas help with?
He supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, and issues like anger or low self-esteem. He also addresses career strain, relationship difficulties, caregiver stress, and ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Thomas uses a collaborative, respectful style that listens to a person's story. He blends Narrative ideas with practical strategies so clients can try small changes between sessions.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with people facing mood disorders, trauma, chronic illness, and life transitions. That background informs a pragmatic and steady approach to care.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois. Those are the professional and location details provided.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as those in Illinois. All sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on those factors.
How do I get started with Thomas?
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