Robert Allanson

Robert Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with ten years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. He also lists concerns such as life purpose, attachment and abandonment issues, body image, and men's midlife challenges. Robert works with adults to address these problems in straightforward, practical ways.

He trained in education and community counseling and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background shaped his work with people dealing with substance use and mental health concerns. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods to guide sessions.

Sessions typically emphasize collaboration. He helps people notice what matters to them and develop small, usable steps toward those values. Conversations focus on skills for managing impulses, regulating emotions, handling grief, and coping with life transitions. Practical strategies and behavioral skills are taught and practiced in session.

Robert often uses motivational techniques and solution-focused ideas alongside the therapies listed above. He invites clients to identify strengths they already have and to adapt those strengths when life changes. The work is oriented to daily life - building routines, improving communication, and managing substance-related challenges when present.

Outside of clinical work he balances life through creative practices and family time. He mentions drawing and daily small creative tasks as part of his own routine. That personal emphasis on regular, achievable activities informs his approach to helping others structure meaningful, manageable change.

Approaches used in remote sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters most to them and take committed actions toward those values. It uses mindfulness and practical exercises to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own experience, with the therapist reflecting, listening, and helping the person clarify their goals and strengths. This can be useful when someone feels uncertain about next steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness; it is often used for strong emotions, impulsivity, and relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Robert will help explore which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He aims to combine techniques in a collaborative way so sessions match what the client wants to practice and develop.

Confirm the session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Phone conversations may suit someone who prefers not to be on camera, and video sessions allow skills practice that benefits from face-to-face interaction. Discussing practical scheduling needs is part of the initial matching process so sessions can be arranged to work with everyday life.