- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Robert
Robert Hoopingarner is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio (LPCC) with 26 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and family of origin issues. He also addresses addiction, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and career or life transitions.
He offers straightforward, conversational therapy. Sessions focus on what is happening now and how patterns from family and upbringing affect current choices. He listens for repeated roles and expectations that may be shaping relationships, work, and self-esteem. Conversations aim to identify small changes that reduce stress and improve daily functioning.
His approach mixes client-centered listening with practical methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused work. He also uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship communication and mindfulness techniques to manage anxiety and attention. Treatment plans are developed with the person, setting clear goals and steps.
Robert has experience with individual, couples, family, and group formats, and has worked both in-office and online. He avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect. His practice pays attention to attachment patterns and family dynamics that often underlie recurring problems.
People who reach out can expect focused conversations, goal-setting, and strategies to handle difficult moments. He encourages gradual, practical change rather than quick fixes. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy places the person's concerns and goals at the center. Online sessions using this approach focus on listening, clarifying what matters most, and planning next steps that fit the person's life. This is helpful for exploring how family roles and expectations still influence decisions and relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in online sessions emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often includes specific exercises to try between meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and attention difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding emotional patterns in relationships and improving how people express needs and respond to each other; this can be used in couple or individual work to address attachment patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and may combine approaches as needed. That choice is revisited as progress is made.
Session formats in his background include in-office and online work and multiple therapy formats. If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the specific session types offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from quieter surroundings without needing to be on camera.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family of origin issues, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a conversational, client-centered style that focuses on current patterns and practical steps for change.
How much experience does he have?
He has been working in the counseling field since 1987, giving him 26 years of experience as noted in his profile.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC in Arizona and LPCC in Ohio and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
His biography notes experience with individual, couples, family, and group formats and with both in-office and online work; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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