Thomas Buckner , LCPC

Thomas Buckner, LCPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood concerns. He focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. He offers an empathic, respectful presence and works to make therapy straightforward and relatable.

He uses clear, goal-focused conversation to address issues like self-esteem, anger, addictions, and complications from chronic illness. Sessions aim to identify what matters most to the client and build small, doable changes. Thomas also supports people coping with career pressures and major life transitions.

His approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to target unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also incorporates Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to strengthen relationships and self-understanding.

Thomas brings 15 years of clinical experience as an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He meets people where they are and adapts pacing to each person’s needs. He works with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar disorder, domestic violence effects, and grief after separation.

Sessions are offered in English and Thomas is available to work with clients in Illinois and internationally. He supports people of diverse backgrounds and identities, including LGBT clients, and focuses on practical coping skills alongside deeper emotional work.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small actions that align with those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it focuses on what matters instead of only on symptoms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, stress, and anger management. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how past relationship patterns affect current feelings and reactions, which can help with relationship issues and self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process may include trying techniques from different approaches and adjusting as progress is made.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and deeper work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for people managing busy lives, work demands, caregiving, or travel.