- Client-centered care
- Focus on addictions
- Practical skill building
About Robert
Robert Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with ten years of clinical experience. He takes a straightforward, collaborative approach and helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and life changes. Robert speaks English and uses practical techniques to help clients move forward.
Before moving into counseling work, he earned an education degree from Elmhurst College and a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from National Louis University. He has worked in inpatient hospital settings and in outpatient programs for substance use and mental health, supporting both adolescents and adults through crises and recovery.
Robert favors a client-centered style that views each person as having strengths to build on. He blends ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches to help people identify values, manage difficult feelings, and build skills for day-to-day life. Sessions focus on practical problem solving and small steps that fit into real life.
He often addresses issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control problems, and challenges tied to impulsivity, isolation, or guilt. He also works with people facing decisions about life purpose, men’s issues, and midlife transitions.
Outside of work he balances life with creative hobbies and family time, which he sees as important to staying centered. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How his approach adapts to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while tolerating difficult feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and the frustrations that affect financial choices. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and stabilizing impulsive behaviors that can affect decision making and addiction patterns. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's experience and pace, giving space for someone to be heard and to find their own solutions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit each person’s goals, needs, and comfort level. Sessions can shift emphasis as progress is made or situations change.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when that is more practical. A therapist and client together decide how to structure sessions to match daily routines and treatment goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with related to money or stress?
He helps people whose stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, or depression affect daily finances and life choices. He also works on worry tied to life transitions and midlife decisions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and straightforward, with a client-centered focus. Sessions emphasize identifying strengths, setting values-based goals, and practicing small, practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working in inpatient hospital settings and outpatient substance use and mental health programs. That experience includes work with adolescents and adults.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Illinois. His practice and background are located in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should review pricing details when they sign up.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.