Robert Hickson, LMHC, LCPC
Illinois · 11 years in practice
Robert Hickson helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and trauma.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.011867 · expires March 2027
- LMHC, New York
- 009359 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1265075360 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Robert
Robert Hickson helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and trauma. He also addresses compassion fatigue, addictions, mood and bipolar concerns, and issues related to control and forgiveness. Robert is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
He trained at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has worked in a variety of settings since graduating in 2014. That experience has shaped a straightforward, respectful way of working.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what you want to change and what feels most useful to you right now. Robert blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed ideas. He also uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral strategies when they fit the goal.
In practice this means paying attention to feelings, relating those feelings to patterns, and trying small, doable steps between sessions. He aims for a collaborative relationship where the person sets priorities and Robert helps map a path forward. Conversations are direct and practical, with attention to values and meaning as part of decision making.
People can expect a mix of talking, noticing patterns, and experimenting with new ways of responding. Robert offers services from Illinois and works in English. He accepts international clients and provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
To begin, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to therapist availability.
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
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Emotion and Values Work Online
Robert often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name feelings, which can change how they relate to themselves and others. EFT-style work focuses on emotional experience and how it shapes patterns that keep people stuck.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take small committed actions toward what matters. ACT is practical for anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in his approach as a way to understand relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current behavior and expectations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Robert treats the choice of method as collaborative and will help figure out what fits a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He often blends approaches so the plan fits the situation rather than following one method only.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video works well for in-depth conversation and visual connection. Phone calls can be a lighter option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy days and different time zones.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Robert address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, compassion fatigue, addictions, bipolar and mood disorders, and related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Robert works in a collaborative, client-centered way that emphasizes emotions and values. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on steps a person can take between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014 and has about 11 years of clinical experience in multiple settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LMHC and LCPC credentials - New York LMHC and Illinois LCPC - and practices out of Illinois.
Which languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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