Robert Hickson, LMHC, LCPC

Robert Hickson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York. He trained at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, earning his degree in 2014, and since then has worked in multiple clinical settings with a wide range of people. He approaches therapy with a client-centered or existential orientation, viewing the work as a shared process shaped by the unique needs and perspectives of each individual.

Robert emphasizes positivity and personal empowerment as key elements in building and sustaining mental health. He is open to working with people from diverse backgrounds and invites questions of any size, encouraging prospective clients to reach out when something is on their mind. His practice focuses on collaboration, helping clients explore values, make meaningful changes, and strengthen coping skills in ways that fit their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Robert blends client-centered therapy with evidence-informed approaches to help clients identify values, build self-awareness, and take steps toward meaningful change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where the client leads the pace of work and therapists support growth and self-understanding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify personal values, and commit to actions that align with those values - useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns in close relationships and helps clients reshape connection strategies and emotional responses, which can be helpful for relationship difficulties and trauma-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Robert works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to consistent care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or other commitments and allow clients to continue therapy from wherever they are while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor treatment to their situation.