Thomes Buchanan, LPC, LPCC - Therapist in Ohio

Focus on sleep
Practical coping skills
Attachment aware

About Thomes

Thomes Buchanan is a licensed counselor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and sleep difficulties. She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and brings four years of clinical experience to her practice in Ohio. Thomes approaches therapy with kindness and attention to each person’s story.

She focuses on practical help for everyday problems. Sessions often include talking through relationship patterns, coping skills for anxiety, and strategies to improve sleep and daily routines. She also addresses issues such as addiction, grief, body image, and work stress in straightforward, goal-oriented ways.

Thomes pays attention to attachment and communication patterns that shape how people relate to others. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful thoughts and from emotion-focused work to help people understand and express feelings. Mindfulness and DBT-informed skills may be used to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

She is attentive to cultural background and the specific pressures women and young adults often face. Thomes aims to create a respectful space where clients can explore identity, intimacy, and transitions like separation or career change. She helps people develop self-compassion and clearer boundaries.

Clients can expect a collaborative, practical style. The therapist listens and then helps design steps that fit daily life. Progress is approached one small change at a time.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Thomes draws on attachment-based work to look at how early and current relationship patterns affect trust and connection. This approach helps people notice recurring relationship habits and practice new ways of relating.

She also uses client-centered principles that place the person’s goals and perspective at the center of sessions. This means sessions often begin by listening carefully and adapting the pace and topics to what matters most to the client.

Cognitive behavioral tools are employed to identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical changes. Those techniques are often used for anxiety, mood, and sleep-related patterns by breaking down routines and experimenting with small behavioral shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single way of working.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific formats directly before booking since session options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often help people stick with the steps that lead to better sleep and reduced stress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem DepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Alabama, Ohio, Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Thomes help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem concerns, plus sleep issues and a wide range of life changes and coping challenges.

How would you describe the therapist's style?

The approach is collaborative and practical, combining talk therapy with skill-building from cognitive and emotion-focused methods.

What is her clinical background?

Thomes has four years of clinical experience helping people with mood, attachment, and adjustment concerns.

Where is Thomes licensed and based?

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Ohio.

Which languages and clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking, as formats are not specified here.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Thomes?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.