Therapist profile
Robert Hickson, LMHC, LCPC
Illinois
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC, LCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180.011867; LMHC, New York / 009359
- NPI1265075360
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT techniques
- ACT approaches
- Attachment focus
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 works with adults facing issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, depression, grief, and addiction. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Robert favors a client-centered stance and often uses existential ideas to guide conversations. He emphasizes a collaborative process where the client helps shape the work. In practice this means listening first, then testing out different ways to respond to feelings like anger or overwhelm.
He draws on several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try alternative behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based ideas are used when relationship patterns and emotional responses are central concerns.
Sessions move at a practical pace. Clients can expect to talk through recent upsetting moments, notice patterns that lead to snapping or avoidance, and practice small behavioral experiments between meetings. Robert also helps people handle workplace frustration, control issues, and challenges tied to identity and mood.
He trained at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has worked in multiple clinical settings since graduating in 2014. To start, prospective clients are invited to ask questions and complete the initial matching steps to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Robert commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and accepting difficult thoughts so those thoughts have less control over behavior; it can help with anger patterns that recur despite good intentions. CBT targets thought and behavior links, teaching practical skills to test and change responses to upsetting events.He also draws on attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas when relational patterns drive strong reactions. These approaches look at how past relationship dynamics shape responses today and teach ways to name emotions and change interaction habits. Choosing an approach is collaborative - the therapist and client decide together which methods fit the issue, goals, and preferences.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy day, avoid travel, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible for people outside Illinois to connect, since he accepts international clients. A first step is completing the matching questionnaire and scheduling a session to discuss which approach and format will work best.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois, New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He helps people manage snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, workplace frustration, and anger tied to trauma or grief.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered and existential approach that treats therapy as a mutual process and focuses on practical steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working in multiple clinical settings since graduating in 2014.
What credentials and region does he hold?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; 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 working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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