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- Trauma and abuse
- Depression and bipolar
- CBT DBT ACT
About Thomas
Thomas Buckner, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 15 years of practice. He works with adults on concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, anger, and stress. He also addresses relationship and family issues, career adjustments, ADHD, and compassion fatigue in his sessions.
Thomas uses approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He focuses on practical steps and skills during sessions. He helps people talk through painful memories, reduce distressing symptoms, and build day-to-day coping strategies.
In the room he favors clear goals and collaborative planning. Sessions often include skill practice, tracking mood or behavior patterns, and reflecting on attachment or relationship dynamics. He integrates techniques to manage intense emotions and to change unhelpful thinking patterns when those are getting in the way of daily life.
He also works with issues tied to complex or overlapping problems, such as chronic pain combined with depression or co-occurring mood and substance concerns. Thomas pays attention to how past attachment wounds affect current relationships and communication.
People who meet with him can expect a practical, goal-focused process that balances understanding history with developing new coping tools. He offers services in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It uses values work and simple behavioral steps to help people act in ways that matter to them rather than being driven by distress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, mood instability, and stress by teaching concrete skills and homework between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal skills. This approach can help when emotional reactions feel overwhelming or get in the way of relationships and goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying techniques from different approaches and adjusting based on what helps.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use video or phone in different circumstances, so check the current options when scheduling.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Thomas focus on?
He focuses on depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, anger, stress, relationship and family issues, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-focused therapy with collaborative planning, skill practice, and attention to attachment and relationship patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience as a practicing clinician.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is an LCPC licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.