- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Robert
Robert Gamboa is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and addiction. He also lists support for LGBTQ clients, veterans, and people facing multicultural stresses.
Robert keeps sessions direct and practical. He helps people talk through communication problems, anger, grief, and issues tied to parenting or fatherhood. He also addresses concerns like ADHD, impulsivity, isolation, and mood disorder symptoms in straightforward conversations that focus on what is happening now.
His work draws on client-centered principles, which prioritize the client's perspective during sessions. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and track progress. These methods guide how he structures conversations and plans next steps.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach that focuses on clear problems and manageable steps. Robert notes experience supporting adults with histories of substance use and people affected by discrimination or multicultural stressors. He aims to address both immediate coping and longer-term patterns that affect daily life.
People usually come with practical goals - improving relationships, managing mood, or reducing anxiety. Robert works with those concerns by discussing options, practicing new ways of communicating, and setting achievable targets to build momentum over time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective and feelings, helping someone feel heard while figuring out what matters most to them. This approach is useful for working through relationship problems, self-esteem concerns, and emotional distress.Motivational Interviewing focuses on what motivates change. It helps people weigh pros and cons, strengthen reasons for trying something different, and set small achievable steps. It can be helpful for addiction, procrastination, or shifting daily habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Robert treats the choice of methods as a collaborative decision. He will discuss what seems most useful based on a person's goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and cut travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or longer sessions for deeper issues depending on what the client and therapist agree will work best. Because specific session formats are not listed in the profile, confirm the available options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another arrangement will be used.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Robert works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, addiction, ADHD, and related concerns common in early adulthood.
How would he approach sessions?
He uses client-centered conversations, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to identify goals and practical steps you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience as a practicing counselor in Georgia working with adults on mood, addiction, and relationship topics.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia.
Can non-U.S. residents work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since no specific formats are listed in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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