- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
- Skills for emotions
About Robert
Robert Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with ten years of experience. He focuses on men's wellbeing alongside issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. He practices in Illinois and offers care in English.
Robert takes a straightforward, client-centered approach. He listens first, then helps people name what matters to them. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. He emphasizes collaboration and building on strengths clients already have.
In his work he draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods. That mix helps with anxiety, impulsivity, addiction concerns, and managing strong emotions. He uses skills practice, values clarification, and problem-solving in session.
Robert previously worked in inpatient hospitalization and outpatient substance use and mental health settings. That background informs his steady, practical style. He aims to help people adapt to life transitions and find routines that support stability.
Outside of clinical work he values creativity and family time. He keeps a daily drawing habit and sets aside time to play with his boys. These habits influence how he frames recovery as ongoing and flexible.
How his approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action in those directions. It uses values work and small steps to reduce avoidance and build a meaningful routine. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client’s lead to help them feel understood and make their own choices. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and sharpening interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on their goals and preferences. That shared decision-making guides which skills or exercises are emphasized in sessions.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking to match your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make practicing skills between meetings more convenient. Ask about scheduling and format details when you start the matching process so sessions fit your daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help people with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, body image, and men's issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered style that focuses on listening and collaboration. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skills practice, and clarifying personal values.
How long has he been working in this field?
He has about 10 years of experience, including work in inpatient hospitalization and outpatient substance use and mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people join from other countries?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by 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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.