Robert Allanson , LCPC

Robert Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a decade of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He earned his undergraduate degree in Education from Elmhurst College and completed a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from National Louis University. Over the course of his career he has focused on addictions, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and life transitions while supporting clients through a broad range of related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and midlife challenges.

Robert takes a client-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration and empowerment. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people identify their values, build coping skills, and respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions. His goal is to help clients and their families recognize existing strengths, adapt those resources to changing circumstances, and develop practical strategies for recovery and well-being.

Committed to a holistic view of care, Robert encourages flexibility and adaptability as life evolves. Outside of his professional work he maintains balance by engaging creative activities like daily drawing and by spending intentional playtime with his children, activities he finds reinforce resilience and a sense of wonder.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Robert Allanson

Robert Allanson integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into his online practice to meet a variety of needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts and feelings, and it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client's lead to foster self-understanding and growth, often benefiting those coping with depression, grief, or relationship concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors, which can help with addiction, intense mood states, and difficulty regulating emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Robert works collaboratively with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and to determine which methods will be the best fit. This collaborative process is designed to adapt as goals evolve.

Online therapy with Robert is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access support in ways that align with each person’s routine.