Robert Allanson, LCPC

Robert Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. He has 10 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and major life changes. He takes a practical, down-to-earth approach and focuses on what will help someone feel steadier day to day.

He trained in education and community counseling and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background means he is familiar with substance use and mental health care across different levels of support. He draws on familiar therapeutic methods to help people build on their own strengths.

In sessions he emphasizes collaboration and empowerment. He helps people identify personal strengths and practical strategies to manage difficult feelings and situations. The work often includes learning new coping skills, practicing communication, and setting small achievable goals.

His interests include issues tied to attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and problems with control or impulsivity. He also helps people facing loneliness, life purpose questions, men’s issues, and midlife challenges.

Outside of work he balances life through creative practice and family time. He describes daily drawing and playing with his children as important ways to stay grounded. That everyday sensibility shows up in how he supports people making changes in their lives.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small committed steps toward what matters. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own perspective and pace, offering a listening, nonjudgmental space to sort through problems and choices. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling conflict more effectively.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day needs. Sessions often blend listening, skill practice, and real-world planning so people can try things between meetings and adjust as needed.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It can also let people choose session rhythms that match their routine, whether that means regular weekly sessions or periodic check-ins while managing a health condition.