Robert Hickson , LMHC, LCPC

Robert Hickson is a licensed counselor who brings a collaborative, human-centered perspective to therapeutic work. He holds credentials as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York - professional licenses that authorize clinical practice in those states. He trained at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, graduating in 2014, and has since worked in multiple clinical settings with a wide range of individuals.

He leans toward a client-centered and existential approach, viewing therapy as a mutual process shaped by the needs and values of each person. He emphasizes positivity and empowerment as central elements in building resilience and supporting long-term wellbeing, helping people draw on their own strengths while exploring meaning and choice.

Based in Illinois and conducting work in English, he has experience across diverse contexts and with varied presenting concerns. His style prioritizes listening, respect, and collaboration, with a focus on helping people address stress, relationships, mood challenges, trauma, and other life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Robert Hickson

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person rather than the problem, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients explore their values and choices. This approach supports individuals facing life transitions, relationship concerns, and self-esteem issues by emphasizing empathy and personal agency.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) blends acceptance strategies with commitment to personal values. It helps people reduce the struggle with difficult thoughts and emotions while taking practical steps toward a life they find meaningful, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and mood challenges.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current interactions. It can be helpful for those working through relationship difficulties, grief, or trauma responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Robert works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules or long-distance situations. Licensed professionals can deliver many effective interventions remotely, and these options increase accessibility and convenience for people seeking support.