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Robert Hickson, LMHC, LCPC
Illinois
Licensed counselor - Anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
About Robert
Robert Hickson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 11 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to addiction and compassion fatigue. He also supports work on control issues, forgiveness, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
He uses practical, conversational work rather than lecture. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts, testing new responses, and practicing different habits between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches he uses alongside client-centered and existential ideas. That means there is attention to thoughts and behavior, and also to personal meaning and values.
Robert draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy when those perspectives fit the client’s goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy tools are used for people who want help with emotional responses in close relationships. He adapts the mix of approaches based on what someone wants to change and what works in practice.
Expect a straightforward, collaborative process. Sessions are a place to notice patterns, try specific strategies, and review what helps. He encourages small experiments and concrete steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Robert graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014. He has worked in multiple settings across his career and welcomes questions about how he might help.
How his approaches translate to online work
Robert commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical and often focuses on specific skills for anxiety, mood, and coping with life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and build willingness to experience difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful actions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current emotional responses, which can help with relationship stress and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, past efforts, and what methods feel useful, then shape sessions together based on needs and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps keep sessions focused and relevant to daily life.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a schedule, keep shorter check-ins when needed, avoid travel time, or choose sessions that do not require being on camera. Licensed professionals, including him, can use these practical features to help clients practice skills between sessions and address real-world challenges.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and related issues such as control problems and social anxiety.
How would he work with me in therapy?
He uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying different responses, and reviewing what works between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 11 years of clinical experience since graduating in 2014 and has worked in multiple mental health settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds NY LMHC and IL LCPC credentials and is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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