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Thomas Buckner, LCPC

Trauma and abuse Anger management Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Bipolar disorder Depression
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About me

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.

Professional experience

15 yrs in practice
Trauma and abuse Anger management Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Bipolar disorder Depression

Additional areas of focus: Stress and anxiety, Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (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 / non-monogamous 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

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Thomas is a very helpful, understanding and supportive therapist

Written on Jul 27, 2026 after therapy with Thomas for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

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.

Written on Jul 22, 2026 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

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Written on Jul 16, 2026 after therapy with Thomas for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

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.

Written on Jul 16, 2026 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue

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!

Written on Jul 11, 2026 after therapy with Thomas for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis

Thomas is very supportive, while pointing out behaviors that may need to be addressed. He’s a great listener.

Written on Jul 01, 2026 after therapy with Thomas for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues