- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
About Robert
Robert Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with ten years of experience. He takes a client-centered approach and aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and major life changes. He uses clear, direct conversation and practical steps so parents and adults can make small changes that add up.
Robert blends ideas from Client-Centered Therapy with tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, building coping skills, and finding what matters most to each person. He encourages clients to try manageable skills between sessions and to notice what works in daily life.
He has experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, including work related to substance use and general mental health concerns. That background informs how he helps people move through transitions and recover from setbacks. He pays attention to how relationships and communication affect wellbeing.
Robert emphasizes collaboration. He helps people name their values and then takes small, concrete steps toward those goals. Therapy often includes problem solving, skill practice, and gentle challenges to old habits.
Outside of work he balances life with creative activities and time with his children. He brings that same practical balance into sessions, aiming for sustainable changes rather than quick fixes.
How these approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the client, helping people feel heard and understood as they talk through problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches simple skills to notice thoughts and feelings, clarify values, and take small steps toward a meaningful life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete coping skills for regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit best for current goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life, plus options for shorter check-ins when needed. The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to maintain continuity during life transitions and let people practice skills in their everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and men's issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's strengths. Techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used as needed to teach skills and support change.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has ten years of experience working in inpatient hospitalization and outpatient mental health and substance use settings. That work informs his approach to recovery and life transitions.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois. The profile lists his professional credential as LCPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the subscription plan and scheduling.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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