Robert Allanson, LCPC

Robert Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who combines professional training with practical experience to support people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. 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 approaches. Robert earned an undergraduate degree in Education from Elmhurst College and a Master of Science in Community Counseling from National Louis University.

Over a decade of clinical work has taken him into both inpatient hospitalization and outpatient substance abuse and mental health settings, where he has worked with adolescents and adults. His practice focuses on helping clients navigate stress, coping with life changes, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control issues, and challenges related to addictions, guilt, shame, and impulsivity. He also supports men facing midlife transitions and people struggling with loneliness or questions about life purpose.

Robert centers his work on empowerment and collaboration, helping clients identify and build on their existing strengths. He integrates techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solutions-Focused Therapy within a client-centered framework to promote recovery, adaptability, and a sense of fulfillment. Outside of practice, he models balance through daily creative habits and active time with his children, which inform his belief in practical, value-driven coping strategies.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Robert uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and take committed actions that align with what matters most. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and persistent stress because it emphasizes practical steps toward a meaningful life rather than eliminating every uncomfortable thought or feeling.

He also draws on principles from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach concrete skills for managing emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be particularly helpful for impulsivity, intense emotional reactions, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Robert approaches this collaboratively. He will work with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with a licensed professional - whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend appointments around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations, and they support consistent care even when schedules or locations change.