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I am licensed in Illinois with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & bipolar disorder. My practice style is interactive with a strength-focused that involves active participation. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. “My practice hours are 6am - 6:30pm Monday - Thursday, Friday 6am-12pm and 2pm - 5pm Sunday. I generally can respond at least once per morning and once per evening, sometimes more! You can also book a live session with me ahead of time. Please remember that Better Help (or specialty site!) is not appropriate if you are in crisis or in immediate need of support. In crisis situations, please call 911 or local emergency services. You can also call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to someone right away! I will check my messages several times a day Monday thru Sunday and I will reach to you within 24 hours. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Professional experience
10yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, 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, 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 / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Visually Impaired, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues
License information
IL LCPC 180.013446
Reviews
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Thomas is a very compassionate and empathetic person. He's honest about goals and flexible with his time. He's a great person.
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He listens to me everything I open my mouth. Some times I have a habit to cut people off and he would sit there and listen to me until I stop talking. Most importantly, he gives feedback. The kind where you would only give if you were listening. I had to switch the frequency of our sessions and he accommodated me. Choosing a therapist is difficult due to other point of views. Thomas is very professional. I highly recommend!
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management
Thomas truly cares about me as a person, and I appreciate that.
Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Great individual that is kind and provides effective tools to help.
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, and adhd
Thomas, B is very knowledgeable. He is nice and understanding.
Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
I am so grateful that I have met Thomas. I went into therapy a little anxious but after talking with him for just a few moments I was able to open up. He's been such a positive passenger in my car, while I navigate this bumpy road of life. Very encouraging and I feel like he really hears me, even when Im not sure what I'm saying
Written on Apr 19, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Thomas is a great listener and is very thoughtful in his approach! Highly recommend!
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and adhd
I am very grateful to Thomas for his help and presence. After working with him for a very short time, I felt immensely better and my anxiety reduced 90%. Thomas gave me very practical advice, which I needed and which worked very well for me, that I continue applying with great results. I highly recommend Thomas for anyone who needs to make changes in their thinking style, which leads to changes in the emotional states. Thomas is a skilled therapist who is very kind, present, and attentive and I highly recommend working with him.
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Thomas and I had great conversation. He is an easy person to talk to and gave me lots of great tools to help myself. I appreciated every session with him and feel much better because of our sessions
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Buckner is a very solid therapist who dedicates his attention to not just healing the specific issues, but healing the entire self.
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Love his work.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Thomas has been responsive to my questions and have provided the resources that have helped me improve my life's perspective. Thank you!
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coaching
Thomas is kind, attentive, responsive. Always enjoy our sessions
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Thomas is a great listener and a “safe space “ to express concerns.
Written on Jan 27, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Thomas is wonderful very articulate and has so much knowledge.. He understands my issues.
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Such a great therapist! Kind and compassionate! Makes me feel heard.
Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
Thank you Thomas! You helped me more than you know !!
Written on Dec 18, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
He is Great!
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Buckner is Professional, kind, and sympathetic. My first session was constructive. I look forward to working with him.
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Thomas Buckner helped me overcome some really dark periods in my life.
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Thank you, you are amazing and wonderful. Hopefully we can meet again in the future, if not...I wish you the best.
Written on Oct 30, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Thomas helped me through so much. When I started therapy with him earlier this year, I was at such a low point in my mental health. I was having issues at home, at work, and with my physical health.
Thomas never once judged me but rather helped me see the path to a better future and I couldn't be more greatful.
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Love working with Thomas.
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life
Very friendly and communicating
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Working with Thomas during my toughest moments really pull me out of a hole I dug myself in.
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Thomas is a great communicator. He is there to always listen as well. Working with Thomas is helping me connect more with myself as a person so that i can keep thriving on my journey. Very grateful for Thomas!
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
Thomas is amazing! He has helped me so much! He is helping me change my life with his assistance as a therapist. He is patient and goes beyond for his patients. I feel like I have the support and the rock I needed to go through life hoops. He is a blessing in my life. Please choose Thomas He is amazing.
Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Like a close and supportive friend who helps me feel like he understands me more than I understand myself! Highly recommended!
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life
Thomas Buckner is a kind person who really cares and wants to understand me. He has a big heart and always finds a way to make me smile in times I struggle to. I recommend this therapist with a big thumbs up!
Written on Aug 24, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
One of the most kindest therapists I have ever met. Apart from being a therapist he is such an amazing person with a big and kind heart. I always feel so much better when I speak to him. Thank you Thomas for looking after this lil Aussie
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great
Written on Aug 14, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Thomas is kind and heartfelt in his conversations. He is good at keeping me on topic and steering the conversation back towards goal setting, and general themes that help me stay organized. It feels like talking to an old friend.
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Buckner is an amazing listener and helped me towards steps in rediscovering my inner strength and being empowered. And he’s very flexible with scheduling and patient. I’ve been able to grow so much these past couple of months. Thank you so much!
Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Thomas Buckner has been a huge help to me. He’s not a robot. He speaks to me with genuine concern. I think he’s a South Sider too, so there you go. Best ears on the planet reside in south cook county, Illinois.
Written on Jul 27, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Thank you for your patience in listening on to my tangent responses and providing me with proper feedback
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Thomas is awesome very understanding.
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I am very thankful for having been paired with Thomas. He knows how to connect with me and gives me great advice when I get stuck in my head. Checks on me when I haven’t wrote in my journal to make sure I’m doing well. Very thankful.
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great Therapist. Highly recommend.
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Thomas has been an amazing help. He listens and helps you figure out a plan to better help you reach the goals that you want.
Written on Jun 25, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
An amazing therapist that listens to you and participates in the conversation. I felt so open and free when talking to him.
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Mr Buckner is awesome. He's a great listener. He was very helpful.
Written on Jun 19, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Thomas is a great motivator
Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I have spoken with him for a short time but he has been great so far and listens to me.
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I'm so glad that I found him.
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, adhd, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
Thomas is great. He listens and gives good advice would highly recommend
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 3 weeks on issues concerning bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
When I first me Mr. Buckner it felt like I was speaking to a long time friend. In my first session I felt very comfortable.
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Great listener, however, needs to understand the persons individual issue rather than the sum of its parts
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Very satisfied!!
Written on May 22, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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