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Thomas Buckner, LCPC

Trauma, Abuse Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Bipolar disorder Depression
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About me

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
Trauma, Abuse Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Bipolar disorder Depression

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, 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 / 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, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: 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, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

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License information

IL LCPC 180.013446

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Thomas Buckner. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Thomas listens carefully and suggests solutions which is helpful. He always responds my messages on time and asks me questions to understand my point.

Written on Oct 04, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching

Thomas listens and allows me to express myself without feeling guilty
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Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, and bipolar disorder

The absolute best! His energy and expertise is a godsend. If you look up therapist he should be the face. Please do not hesitate in receiving therapy including knowledge from Thomas you will become a better you.

Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue,

He has a beautiful approach to therapy, focusing on mindfulness and reminding you that your strengths and talents can be used to help you live a better life

Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Thomas has been very helpful and he’s been very understanding about my situation, always looking out for me and supporting into making the best decisions.

Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coa

Thomas is an excellent listener and supporter of my mental health and well-being. During our sessions, he regularly engages in a way that is affirming and self-empowering. Even his greetings and questions about how my day has gone encourage me to look at life with enthusiasm and gratitude, and even to grow in my own self-esteem.

I am deeply grateful to Thomas for his support over the last year, and look forward to continuing my journey of healing with him.

Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd