Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
How Robert works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois, New York
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Robert
Robert Hickson is a licensed counselor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship concerns. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, addiction struggles, mood disorders, and issues around self-esteem and control. Robert holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) credential in New York and the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois.
He practices in a straightforward, client-centered way. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person and building small, useful changes.
Background and approach
Conversations are plain and practical so people can use what they learn between meetings. Robert draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and change behavior. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and build meaningful actions.
Attachment-based ideas guide work on how past relationships shape current patterns. Over 11 years, he has worked in different settings with a range of people. That experience informs a flexible style that adapts to each person’s pace and goals.
He emphasizes empowerment and practical steps rather than long lectures. Sessions mix listening with active tools - thought records, values exercises, and relationship-focused conversations. Robert encourages honesty about setbacks and celebrates small gains.
He aims to make therapy a collaborative effort toward clearer choices and steadier emotional balance. For people balancing busy lives, he offers several online formats and a subscription model for scheduling. The first step is a short questionnaire to match with a therapist and arrange sessions that fit day-to-day life.
What Robert works with
Everything Robert lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Robert's practice.
- 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 lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters and take small actions in line with their values. It is useful when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed by strong emotions and wants a clearer sense of direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, and low mood. It provides practical exercises and short homework tasks to practice between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and communication, which can help when trust, closeness, or recurring conflicts are a problem.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick methods that match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can combine techniques so work feels personalized rather than fixed to a single model.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging let people send short updates, work through exercises, or follow up between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Robert
What concerns does he commonly address?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship strain, self-esteem, and career or life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is client-centered and practical. Sessions combine listening with hands-on tools so people can try changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working in multiple settings with a variety of people.
Which credentials and region apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois, and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.