Robert Allanson, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 10 years in practice
Robert Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who brings ten years of practice to therapy in Illinois.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180011386 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1851787154 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Robert
Robert Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who brings ten years of practice to therapy in Illinois. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and life changes. He uses straightforward, practical work to help people manage hard moments and move forward.
He frames therapy as a collaborative effort. Sessions start by looking at what the person already does well. Then small, workable steps are tried to ease symptoms and build coping skills.
Background and approach
Robert uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as core approaches. That means he helps people notice painful thoughts, act on their values, and practice real skills for emotion regulation and connection. He offers concrete tools rather than abstract theory.
Before becoming a counselor he studied education and then completed a master’s degree in community counseling. Over his career he has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings that included substance use and mental health care. That background informs his practical, solution-focused style.
Clients can expect a plainspoken, steady presence in sessions. The work often involves clarifying goals, trying skills between meetings, and checking what helps. Robert aims to help people use their own strengths to adapt to life’s changes and find more balance.
He speaks English and practices in Illinois as an LCPC. The focus is on helping individuals manage common but painful problems and find workable ways to cope and grow.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Robert lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- 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
Approaches Robert names
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Online support
Approach and accessibility in online therapy
Robert uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy forms the basis of his work too, meaning sessions focus on listening, empathy, and helping clients find their own solutions. He also brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive behavior, and improving communication.Choosing the best approach is a shared process. He will work together with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust methods as progress is made. That collaborative planning helps keep the work practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth weekly sessions, phone calls can fit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick way to process something in the moment, and messaging supports ongoing work between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to practice skills in real time.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Robert focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment, attachment, and body image.
What is his therapy style like?
He takes a client-centered, practical style that emphasizes collaboration and building skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working in inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use settings.
What credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, practicing in Illinois as an LCPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with people outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
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