Works with
- Anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Thomas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Thomas
Thomas Buckner is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois who helps people manage anger and related struggles. He also supports those coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and self-esteem concerns. Thomas writes plainly and listens carefully to understand what matters most to each person.
Thomas uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He helps clients build skills to manage strong emotions, reduce stress, and change unhelpful patterns. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that fit into everyday life rather than abstract theory.
Background and approach
Over 15 years of clinical work inform his approach. He blends techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values. He also draws on attachment-based and client-centered practices to strengthen emotional connection and self-awareness.
People working with him can expect a calm, respectful atmosphere where problems are named clearly and options are explored together. He pays attention to how past experiences shape present reactions and helps clients practice new responses in real situations.
Thomas offers help for a wide range of concerns beyond anger, including addictions, relationship and family stresses, caregiving strain, chronic pain and illness, and adjustment after separation or loss. He aims to help people feel steadier, make better choices, and move forward with clearer goals.
What Thomas works with
Everything Thomas lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Thomas's practice.
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- 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 / 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
Approaches Thomas lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life, which can help with anger, depression, and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches specific skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is useful for managing mood, stress, and unhelpful reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thomas will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and daily routine. Sessions are tailored over time, mixing approaches as needed so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model.
Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers quick check-ins, and text messaging supports short reflections between meetings. These options give flexibility for follow-up, coaching, or focused skill work while accommodating different schedules and preferences.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What kinds of problems does Thomas address?
He supports people with anger, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self-esteem issues, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and other stressors.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Thomas keeps sessions practical and collaborative. He focuses on clear goals, skills practice, and applying strategies to daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LCPC which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.