Robert Hickson, LMHC, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

About Robert

Robert Hickson is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC in New York. Robert has worked in several settings since graduating from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014.

He uses direct, down-to-earth conversation to address stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and related concerns. In sessions he leans on client-centered and existential ideas, which means he treats therapy as a two-way process shaped by each person’s goals and values.

Background and approach

He also draws from cognitive behavioral tools and emotion-focused methods when helpful. That makes room for skill building, problem solving, and talking through deeper feelings all in the same process. Robert pays attention to issues tied to relationships and family.

He also helps people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and mood-related challenges like bipolar disorder. He works with concerns such as social anxiety, control issues, self-esteem, and forgiveness in clear, relatable language. Sessions aim to boost a person’s ability to cope with life changes and career pressures, and to strengthen self-love and emotional regulation.

Robert presents ideas plainly and invites practical steps you can try between meetings. He approaches work with warmth and openness. Over eleven years of practice have given him experience across different client needs and settings.

He is available for people who prefer English and is able to work with international clients. His licenses are NY LMHC 009359 and IL LCPC 180.011867.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It can help when life feels overwhelming or when people want a different relationship to their feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EFT, concentrates on understanding and naming emotions to improve emotional connection and regulation in relationships.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Robert will discuss which methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan as you go. That collaborative matching helps keep sessions relevant and usable between meetings.

Online sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep momentum during life transitions, manage caregiving or work demands, and practice new skills in real time. Licensed professionals can adapt tools from ACT, CBT, and EFT to work effectively across these formats.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Robert address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship or family concerns. Other focuses include bipolar, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and social anxiety or phobia.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is client-centered with existential influences, meaning therapy is a shared process shaped by your values and choices. He combines that outlook with practical techniques to help you change patterns and manage emotions.

What background does he bring to sessions?

Robert graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014 and has about 11 years of experience working in multiple settings. That experience informs a flexible approach to different concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credentials and is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor. The listed license numbers are NY LMHC 009359 and IL LCPC 180.011867.

Which languages and locations are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Illinois, New York
Languages: English

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