Robert Allanson , LCPC

Robert Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified in Drug and Alcohol Counseling (CADC), and holds a Certification as an Integrative Mental Health Provider (CIMHP). The LCPC credential indicates a licensed clinical counselor, the CADC denotes training and certification to work with substance use concerns, and the CIMHP reflects additional training in integrative approaches to mental health.

He earned an undergraduate degree in Education from Elmhurst College and a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from National Louis University. Over a decade of clinical work has led him to support both adolescents and adults in inpatient hospitalization settings as well as outpatient substance abuse and mental health programs. His practice has concentrated on issues such as addictions, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and adjustment during significant life changes.

Robert emphasizes a client-centered style while drawing on evidence-based tools including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He aims to empower individuals and families to build on their existing strengths, learn practical strategies for recovery, and adapt those strengths to changing seasons of life.

His clinical approach is grounded in collaboration and empowerment, working with clients to clarify values and problem-solve in ways that foster long-term wellness and a meaningful sense of fulfillment. Outside of practice, he balances life with creative pursuits and family time, making a point to sketch daily and spend purposeful playtime with his boys to maintain perspective and resilience.

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