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Thomas Buckner, LCPC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasTrauma and abuse, Anger, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Thomas

Thomas Buckner is an Illinois-licensed LCPC with 15 years of experience helping people navigate trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and challenges with self-esteem.

Background and approach

He works with clients facing a wide range of concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, stress, anger, ADHD, and issues related to relationships, career, and life transitions. His practice also addresses complex areas such as attachment and abandonment, dissociation, domestic violence, chronic illness, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress.

Thomas blends compassionate listening with evidence-informed techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. He draws on Internal Family Systems alongside cognitive and acceptance-based methods to help clients uncover patterns, build emotional awareness, and develop practical skills for coping.

His client-centered stance emphasizes collaboration, respect for diverse experiences, and a focus on strengths while working toward sustainable change. Available to clients in Illinois and to international clients, Thomas frames therapy as a cooperative process that explores personal values, relationships, and coping strategies.

He supports people through momentary crises and longer-term growth, helping them clarify goals, improve communication, and move toward greater resilience and well-being.

Approach-focused care for online therapy



Thomas uses Internal Family Systems to help clients explore inner parts and understand how different internal voices influence thoughts, emotions, and behavior; this approach can be useful for addressing trauma, anxiety, and patterns that feel stuck. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes values-based action and learning to accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful change; ACT often helps with stress, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy informs how he looks at relational patterns and early bonds to support healing in relationships and attachment-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Thomas works collaboratively to identify what fits each client’s needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors techniques from different models so therapy aligns with what matters most to the person seeking help and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care from Illinois or other locations, support access during life transitions, and allow sessions to fit into work, family, and travel demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Thomas commonly address?
He supports people with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger, self-esteem problems, relationship and family issues, ADHD, and many related challenges.
What is Thomas's therapeutic style?
His approach is compassionate and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with structured, skills-based techniques to help clients build insight and practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 15 years of experience working with diverse emotional and behavioral concerns, including complex presentations like dissociation and chronic illness-related stress.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LCPC licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180.013446 and practices from that state.
Can nonlocal or international clients work together with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions across different locations when appropriate.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

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

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English