Robert Hickson is a mental health counselor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and issues like addiction and compassion fatigue.
01About Robert
Robert Hickson is a mental health counselor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and issues like addiction and compassion fatigue. He holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and has practiced for 11 years. He works with concerns ranging from mood disorders and bipolar symptoms to social anxiety and trauma-related struggles.
He takes a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. Conversations are collaborative and goal-oriented. He leans on client-centered and existential ideas, which means exploring what matters to each person and looking for practical ways to move forward.
Background and approach
Robert also draws from cognitive behavioral and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques when useful. That can mean noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, trying small behavior changes, or clarifying personal values to guide action. Emotionally-focused and attachment-based ideas inform how he looks at connection and closeness in relationships.
His style is direct but respectful, aiming to empower people to make changes that fit their life. Sessions typically include clear steps to try between meetings so progress continues outside the room. He encourages questions and works at a pace that feels manageable.
Robert is based in Illinois and communicates in English. He accepts international clients and offers sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
02Credentials
- 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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03Focus 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
Methods Robert names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Robert names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approach-based online therapy that fits your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It often helps with social anxiety, mood issues, and managing stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps people build healthier ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods and decide together which ones suit each person's needs and goals. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video can support visual connection and fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging offer shorter check-ins, quick reflections, or ongoing support between meetings. These options help fit therapy into a busy life and make it easier to keep momentum between sessions.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, mood disorders, and related issues like control problems and forgiveness.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centered. He emphasizes practical steps and helps clients connect their values to real changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has worked in the field for 11 years since graduating from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is credentialed as LMHC and LCPC and practices out of Illinois while also holding a New York LMHC credential.
Which languages and locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are delivered via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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