Robert Allanson

Robert Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with ten years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and life changes. Robert keeps the work grounded and approachable so people can use what they learn quickly.

He trained in education and community counseling and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background means he has experience with substance use and a range of mental health concerns. He uses a client-centered stance and borrows techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other evidence-informed approaches.

In sessions he aims to help people find and use their own strengths. Conversations focus on clear goals, small steps, and skills that fit daily life. He often works on managing difficult feelings, improving communication, and handling impulses or urges related to addiction.

Robert also helps with issues connected to body image, attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and the sense of isolation that can come with major life shifts. He describes his role as collaborative - helping people notice what already works and build on it.

Outside of work he keeps balance through creative activities and time with his children. That practical emphasis on everyday routines informs his clinical work and the kinds of strategies he suggests.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions guided by personal values. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck during life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead to clarify goals and strengths. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can support issues like impulsivity and addiction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with people to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That may mean using one approach for a time and adjusting as progress and preferences emerge.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday routines and bring real-life situations into the conversation for problem solving.