- Mindfulness informed
- Values focused
- Collaborative approach
About Ross
Ross Lafleur is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful. Ross offers straightforward support and tailors sessions to each person’s needs.
He draws on nine years of clinical experience in both private practice and hospital settings. That mix of settings means he has worked with a wide range of life situations and concerns. He often uses cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside mindfulness-based practices to help people notice what matters and take small, useful actions.
Ross names Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method among the approaches he uses. In sessions he focuses on practical tools - thought patterns, emotion regulation, and values-guided choices - not just labels or tests. He also brings an understanding of performing arts pressures from his personal background in that field.
He describes his style as respectful and compassionate, adjusting the way he talks and plans treatment to fit individual needs. Parents or people concerned about family dynamics can expect clear conversation about communication and coping strategies. He emphasizes collaborative problem solving rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Ross completed a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His clinical perspective is shaped by that training and nearly a decade of direct client work in Illinois.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It uses mindful awareness and committed behavior change to handle painful thoughts and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, with clear exercises and homework to build new skills. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, offering empathetic listening and a flexible pace so people can lead what matters in sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on goals, comfort, and what feels helpful. That collaborative process means techniques can be blended or shifted as progress is made.
The biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules call for them, and remove commuting time. Many people find the convenience helps them maintain consistency while they practice skills learned in sessions.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family worries, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on men's issues and personality disorder-related concerns.
What is the general therapy style?
The approach is largely cognitive-behavioral with a strong mindfulness influence. Sessions emphasize practical skills, values-based work, and adapting strategies to each person.
What kind of experience does the therapist have?
He has nine years of direct clinical experience working in both private practice and hospital settings. That background means he has supported people across a range of life situations.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
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 this therapist?
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