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Ross Lafleur

Ross Lafleur

LCPC

Illinois

Calm, practical counseling for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LCPC
License
LCPC, Illinois / 180.015153
Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

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    • Mindfulness based
    • Practical strategies
    • Collaborative process

    About Ross

    Ross Lafleur is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with nine years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He works in a straightforward, respectful way and aims to make early sessions feel manageable for someone taking the first step toward help.

    He uses a cognitive-behavioral foundation combined with mindfulness-based ideas to guide conversations. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered listening, and Motivational Interviewing are part of his toolkit. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and learning ways to handle difficult emotions day to day.

    Ross has worked in both private practice and hospital settings. That range has shaped how he adapts plans to each person’s situation. He also draws on personal experience in the performing arts to understand pressures that come with creative work.

    In session he aims to hear what matters most to the person in front of him and then tailor the plan to those goals. He emphasizes simple, usable strategies people can try between meetings. The tone is collaborative and down-to-earth rather than overly clinical.

    Ross earned a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC and sees clients in English. If you want a therapist who mixes evidence-based techniques with practical mindfulness, he may be a good match.

  2. How therapy approaches shape online work

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choosing actions that fit personal values; it can help when anxiety, depression, or life transitions get in the way. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person’s own motivation to change by exploring ambivalence and clarifying goals; it is useful for people who feel stuck or unsure about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful cycles, which often helps with anxiety and low mood.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean blending ideas from ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT to create a plan that fits real life.

    Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be helpful when quieter surroundings or less visual focus make talking easier. Talk with the therapist when you start to plan how sessions will work alongside your daily routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Men's issuesPersonality disorders

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    9+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Ross commonly address?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.

    How does he approach therapy sessions?

    Sessions lean on cognitive-behavioral methods with mindfulness elements. Conversations are practical and focused on skills you can use between meetings.

    What kind of clinical background does he have?

    He has nine years of direct client experience and has worked in both private practice and hospital settings.

    What are his credentials and location?

    He holds a Master of Science in Psychology and is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, practicing in Illinois.

    Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Are international clients able to work with him?

    He accepts international clients; check session options and scheduling details when you begin.

    How are fees handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What is the first step to begin therapy?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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