- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- CBT and EFT methods
About Robert
Robert Hoopingarner is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio (LPCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona (LPC) with 26 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, career concerns, addiction, grief, trauma, and adjustment to life changes. He also lists supports for ADHD, bipolar concerns, parenting strains, and LGBT issues.
He offers straightforward, person-focused counseling. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to patterns that keep problems going. He listens closely and helps clients identify practical steps they can try between meetings.
His approach draws on client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral ideas and emotionally-focused strategies. That means attention to current thoughts and behaviors, as well as how emotions and relationships affect day-to-day life. He also uses elements from the Gottman method for relationship work and mindfulness exercises when helpful.
Robert has worked in individual, couples, family, and group settings, in-office and online. Over many years he has helped people facing grief, insomnia, addiction, trauma, and common pressures of early adulthood like job stress and relationship strain. He avoids stigma and treats concerns as issues to be addressed, not labels.
During the first sessions he typically clarifies goals and creates a plan that fits the client’s life. That plan can include skill practice, communication work, or short-term strategies for coping. He asks clients to check progress and adjusts the work as needed.
People who choose him can expect direct conversation, practical suggestions, and steady follow-up on goals. He aims to help clients move from feeling stuck toward clearer choices and manageable steps forward.
How his approaches translate to online work
Robert uses client-centered methods that focus on the person’s concerns and goals. This approach means sessions often begin by listening to what matters most, then working together to set clear targets and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with manageable alternatives. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills to change everyday reactions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and rework how emotions shape relationships. EFT can be useful when relationship patterns cause repeated conflict or distance between partners.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and current situation. That may mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or a session without video if bandwidth is limited. Confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, family and relationship conflict, addiction, grief, trauma, career issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and other life changes.
How would he describe his counseling style?
He uses a person-focused, conversational style that is goal-oriented and practical. Sessions often include listening, feedback, and steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 26 years of experience in the counseling field, working in individual, couples, family, and group settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPCC in Ohio and an LPC in Arizona, and he practices from Arizona.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English and for clients within supported regions.
What session formats does he use?
His biography notes experience with both in-office and online work. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available now.
How does payment work and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
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