Robert Allanson , LCPC

Robert Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who brings a decade of clinical experience supporting adolescents and adults through challenging life moments. He also holds certification in drug and alcohol counseling (CADC) and a certification as an integrative mental health provider (CIMHP) - credentials that reflect additional training in substance use and holistic mental health care. Robert completed an undergraduate degree in Education at Elmhurst College and earned a Master of Science in Community Counseling from National Louis University, training that underpins his work across inpatient hospitalization and outpatient substance abuse and mental health settings.

Robert focuses on addictions, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and life transitions, and he frequently addresses related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, and impulsivity. His practice centers on empowering clients and families to identify and use their existing strengths, while learning practical skills to adapt to changing seasons of life. He takes a client-centered stance while drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solutions-Focused techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Collaboration and empowerment guide his approach - he works alongside clients to clarify values, set achievable goals, and build strategies that promote wellness and fulfillment. Outside of practice, Robert prioritizes balance through everyday creative habits and active family time, which he describes as important ways to manage stress and maintain perspective.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps clients clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act in line with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where avoidance limits meaningful living.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting understanding and supporting self-directed growth. This approach is well suited to people seeking a supportive space to explore identity, relationships, and emotional challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. These tools can help with intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Robert collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made and challenges change.

Online therapy makes those options more accessible by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling, allow continuity of care across life changes, and enable clients to engage in therapy from locations that work best for them while working with licensed professionals and therapists to meet their goals.