Profile / United States
Ross Lafleur, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Works with men
About Ross
Ross Lafleur is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with nine years of experience working directly with clients. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes. Ross also gives attention to men's issues and personality disorder difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Ross uses a broadly cognitive-behavioral approach and draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based methods when they fit a person's goals. He keeps conversations practical and focused on noticing unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns that get in the way of daily life. He also uses client-centered skills to listen and respond to what someone brings into the room.
Ross has worked in private practice and hospital settings. That mix informs how he balances short-term problem solving with longer-term skill building. He has an MS in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee which complements his clinical work.
People who come to Ross often want concrete tools for anxiety, depression, or relationship strain. He outlines steps, practices, and homework so progress can be tracked. He adapts discussion and exercises to the individual's pace and situation.
Practical next steps include completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. Ross explains options and collaborates on a plan based on a person's needs and goals.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Ross commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises, which can be done during sessions and practiced between meetings. ACT uses mindfulness and values-based actions to help people live with difficult feelings while moving toward what matters to them.He also draws on client-centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on the person's experience and goals. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - he will discuss options and try different methods to see what fits the client's needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ross structures sessions with clear agendas, practical exercises, and follow-up tasks so online meetings can support steady progress without assuming a particular delivery method.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tries small experiments to change them. Sessions include concrete exercises and homework to practice new skills.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He holds an MS in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has nine years of direct client work in private practice and hospital settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing from Illinois.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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