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LPC, LPCC

Thomes Buchanan, LPC, LPCC

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Thomes

Thomes Buchanan is a licensed counselor with professional credentials LPC and LPCC and four years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She practices from Ohio and draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and a broad range of related issues. Her work also encompasses areas such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, commitment and communication problems, and the complexities of blended family dynamics.

Therapeutic style is collaborative and person-centered, emphasizing respect for each individual's history and strengths. Thomes integrates Internal Family Systems alongside attachment-focused and cognitive-behavioral techniques to tune into internal parts, relational patterns, and practical coping skills.

She aims to create a space where clients can examine painful patterns, build resilience, and develop concrete strategies for managing life changes, intimacy-related concerns, and ongoing stressors. Clients can expect an approach that balances empathy with skills-based interventions, tailored to the issues they bring.

Services are offered in English and are available to international clients through online session formats, with scheduling adapted to therapist availability.

Integrating Approaches for Online Therapeutic Work



Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to explore the different internal parts that influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; this approach can help people understand internal conflicts and develop self-led compassion for difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relational patterns shape current connections and offers a path to improving how people relate in close relationships through supported relational experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. The therapist partners with clients to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and then blends methods as needed so the work aligns with each person's needs and pace. This flexible conversation helps shape a tailored plan rather than prescribing a single method from the outset.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessibility and scheduling. Video calls allow for real-time face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide an alternative when video is not possible, and live chat or text-based messaging can support check-ins or ongoing skill practice between sessions. These options aim to make consistent, ongoing therapeutic work more feasible for people with varied routines and geographic locations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, trauma and grief, plus family and communication difficulties.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions combine person-centered collaboration with practical techniques, drawing on approaches such as Internal Family Systems, attachment work, CBT, and DBT to balance insight and skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has four years of experience practicing in clinical settings and online, working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
The clinician holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices from Ohio; licensure details include TX LPC 102288 and OH LPCC E.2505674.
Is therapy available for non-English speakers or international clients?
Services are provided in English, and international clients are accepted for online sessions according to availability.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Clients may meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How does pricing and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Alabama, Ohio, Texas

Languages

English