Thomas Buckner, LCPC

Thomas Buckner is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem. He also supports those managing mood disorders, stress, addictions, and relationship concerns including jealousy. His style is warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on understanding current struggles and identifying practical steps people can try between meetings. He draws on a mix of approaches to fit each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone. Thomas uses tools from cognitive behavioral work to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also brings acceptance-based ideas to help people live with difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward valued goals. Attachment-based and client-centered elements shape how he builds trust and explores relationship patterns. Skills from dialectical behavior work are used when people need concrete strategies for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. He aims to make therapy straightforward and useful. Thomas works with people from many backgrounds and offers services in English. People can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental approach that focuses on small, doable changes and clearer understanding of what matters most to them.

How his approaches fit into online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and for working through stuck patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. This approach is often applied to mood, anxiety, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions and trust, which can help when relationship issues or attachment wounds are present.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which approaches match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That way each plan is adjusted over time based on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Many people benefit from doing therapy online because it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and fit sessions into a workday or caregiving routine. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and let people choose whether to be on camera or not, depending on comfort and bandwidth.