Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
How Robert works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Arizona, Ohio
- Years in practice
- 26
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Robert
Robert Hoopingarner is a licensed counselor with more than 26 years in the field. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, grief, and the demands of career and family life. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away and listens closely to each person’s needs.
He works in a warm, interactive style and avoids stigmatizing labels. Conversations aim to identify clear goals and small changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
Sessions draw on straightforward tools rather than jargon, so parents and busy adults can follow along easily. Robert uses a mix of approaches to match what an individual needs. He blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques and emotion-focused work to address thought patterns, feelings, and relationship dynamics.
He also brings mindfulness and relational strategies into sessions when those fit the goals. Over his career he has supported people through trauma and abuse, addiction, sleep problems, bipolar concerns, and major life transitions. He also helps with caregiving stress, blended family problems, communication difficulties, and self-esteem struggles.
That range comes from years of practice in both office and online settings. His credentials include LPCC, which is Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio, and LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona. He offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to make it easier to schedule care around daily 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
- Family conflicts
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Robert lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused 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 therapy
Robert blends client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to create clear, practical sessions that adapt well to online care. Client-centered therapy means the conversation centers on the person’s needs and priorities and the therapist tunes in and reflects what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to find actionable strategies for reducing anxiety, anger, or depressive symptoms.He also uses emotionally-focused techniques to help people understand patterns in their close relationships and to shift how they respond under stress. These methods can be used together or separately depending on whether the focus is on mood, habits, or relationship interactions. Finding the right mix is collaborative - the therapist will help figure out which approaches fit the client’s goals, preferences, and circumstances.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations and reading nonverbal cues, phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text can suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Questions people ask about Robert
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, and family or career strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is warm, respectful, and interactive, with a focus on listening and setting concrete goals for change.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has 26 years of experience working in counseling across office and online settings.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He holds LPCC in Ohio and LPC in Arizona and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexibility.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.