Thomas Buckner
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
About Thomas
As a licensed therapist in Illinois, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach is deeply compassionate and tailored to each person’s unique journey, with expertise in addressing depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and mood disorders.
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I offer a supportive space for exploring life’s most profound challenges, including social anxiety, relationship dynamics, personal growth, and healing from past experiences. My therapeutic style centers on understanding individual strengths and creating meaningful pathways toward emotional wellness.
My practice embraces diverse experiences and perspectives, with a commitment to providing affirming, respectful care. Whether you’re struggling with workplace stress, relationship transitions, or personal transformation, I’m dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.
I believe in the power of collaborative healing, where we work together to uncover your inherent resilience and develop practical strategies for sustainable emotional well-being. My goal is to help you cultivate self-understanding, build meaningful connections, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
What Thomas helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- 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
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- 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
How Thomas works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Thomas is the kind of person you can share anything with and never feel judged for a single second. He has a gentle approach to therapy and is the most empathetic and understanding person I know. He shows genuine interest in your life and is supportive of your goals. I would not trade him for any other therapist.”
- “He has helped me improve my mental health and is a good therapist. I would recommend him to other people as well.”
- “Great therapist. Best therapy I have had.”
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- “Thomas does a great job of listening and helping me work through my issues. He also helps by keeping in contact through the week and sending me worksheets that also help me work me through the issues I am dealing with.”
- “I am having a wonderful experience with my therapist (Thomas Buckner). He is compassionate, understanding, and genuinely took the time to listen without judgment. I always feel comfortable expressing my thoughts and emotions, and his guidance gives me a better perspective and practical tools to navigate difficult situations. I truly appreciate his professionalism and support and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy therapist.”
- “Top notch therapist!”
- “Wonderful!!”
- “Thomas is a very helpful, understanding and supportive therapist”
- “Thomas is an excellent therapist and does a great job balancing listening and providing feedback/advice. Our conversation flow and he makes opening up easy for me, which has been a difficult step for me in the past. I have excited to see how I will continue to grow with Thomas' help.”
- “A+”
- “It’s always great to chat with Thomas. We are just learning each other so I’ll have a better review later on in the sessions.”
- “Thomas Buckner is so down to earth, comforting and extremely attentive to the goals I set for my journey through therapy. I truly enjoy hearing is expert opinion and sometimes just having his ear makes me more calm and ready to unpack real traumas that I can't speak through with anyone else. He's one of the most "people person," therapists I've met in a long time!”
- “Thomas is very supportive, while pointing out behaviors that may need to be addressed. He’s a great listener.”
- “He’s great and getting me on the right track.”
- “good with OCD”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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