Robert Hickson, LMHC, LCPC
Therapist in Illinois
Robert Hickson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns.
- Licensed inIllinois, New York
- License180.011867, 009359
- NPI 1265075360
- Experience11+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Robert
Robert Hickson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns. He also supports people facing grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, compassion fatigue, and mood instability. Robert works from Illinois and brings 11 years of clinical experience to his work.
He uses an approachable, person-focused style in sessions. He listens first and helps people name what matters most to them.
Background and approach
Conversations center on practical steps and clearer choices rather than long labels or jargon. Robert encourages self-compassion and small changes that add up over time. Robert often draws from attachment-based ideas to understand how early bonds shape current relationships.
He also uses acceptance and commitment therapy and client-centered techniques to help people clarify values and take committed action. Cognitive behavioral tools and emotionally-focused strategies are available when they fit a person’s goals. Sessions aim to be collaborative.
Robert treats therapy as a shared process where the person sets priorities and the therapist offers direction, feedback, and practical exercises. He emphasizes coping skills, forgiveness work, and rebuilding trust in relationships when relevant. People can expect straightforward conversation, goal-setting, and homework that feels useful for daily life.
Robert welcomes questions and frames therapy as an ongoing conversation that adapts as needs change.
Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.011867 · expires March 2027
- LMHC (New York)
- License 009359 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1265075360 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Robert lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Robert names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Attachment and Action-Oriented Therapy Online
Robert commonly blends attachment-based ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered work. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people change how they connect with others. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings, clarifying values, and taking small steps toward a meaningful life. Client-centered therapy emphasizes being heard, respected, and guided at your own pace.Finding the best approach is part of the process. Robert will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps tailor the work to real-life needs and priorities.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging offer brief check-ins, homework support, and flexible communication between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help people fit therapy into busy lives.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Robert commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, addiction, compassion fatigue, and mood disorders including bipolar concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered and collaborative approach, listening first and working with clients to set practical goals and exercises that fit daily life.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 11 years of experience and graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014, working in a range of clinical settings since then.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and practices from Illinois; his licenses are NY LMHC and IL LCPC as documented.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication needs.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost structure?
Session cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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