About Robert
Robert Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. He has ten years of experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and major life changes. He uses a straightforward, practical style and focuses on what will help someone in their day-to-day life.
He believes people already have many strengths they can use to move forward. In sessions he listens first, then helps clients name what is working and what feels stuck.
Background and approach
That makes it easier to pick small steps that lead to real change. Robert blends client-centered care with techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He aims to make skills feel usable, not just theoretical.
Many people learn ways to handle strong feelings, reduce avoidance, and respond differently to stress. He draws on ten years of work across inpatient and outpatient settings, including substance use and mental health care. That background shapes a practical approach to addiction, impulsivity, and coping skills for chronic illness or caregiver stress.
He also addresses attachment and issues like guilt, shame, and loneliness. Outside of work he values daily creativity and time with his children. He shares that balance with clients as an example of finding manageable ways to protect wellbeing while handling life’s responsibilities.
Evidence-informed approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small committed actions that move someone toward a meaningful life, which can help with anxiety and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and experience; the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s pace to build trust and clarity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships, which can be useful for impulsivity and strong mood swings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying different skills and adjusting over time until a good fit emerges.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to use support from diverse locations.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
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