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Ross Lafleur

Therapist blending CBT and mindfulness

LCPC Illinois

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Ross

Ross Lafleur is an Illinois-licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who draws on nine years of direct client work to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship and family challenges, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He blends practical cognitive-behavioral strategies with mindfulness-informed practices to create treatment that fits each person's needs. Ross values respect, sensitivity, and compassion and adapts conversations and plans to the unique goals of the person seeking support.

He has practiced in both personal and hospital settings and brings experience addressing men's issues and personality disorder-related concerns alongside a broad range of clinical topics.

Ross leans on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other mindfulness-based techniques while also using DBT, Gottman-informed methods for relationship work, and client-centered principles to keep therapy grounded in each client's lived experience. He holds an MS in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and maintains his Illinois LCPC credential.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; online CBT sessions often include practical skill-building and homework that can be reviewed together. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes mindfulness and values-based action, helping people make space for difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals; this approach can be practiced through guided exercises and real-time reflection during remote sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked in the past to tailor a plan that fits each person. Over time methods can be adjusted based on progress and client feedback to ensure the therapeutic pathway stays relevant and effective for individual needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work between appointments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach coping skills, practice mindfulness exercises, and maintain consistent support without the constraints of in-person visits.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ross commonly address?
Ross works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes, along with men's issues and personality disorder-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is broadly cognitive-behavioral with a strong emphasis on mindfulness and client-centered dialogue, tailoring interventions to each person's needs and preferences.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of direct clinical experience working in independent practice and hospital settings with a wide variety of clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180.015153 and practices from Illinois.
Does he work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those who qualify for his practice.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or via text-based messaging depending on client preference and therapist availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English