- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Robert
Robert Hoopingarner is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years in the counseling field. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, parenting concerns, and career or work-related issues. He also addresses grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Robert sees individuals, couples, families, and groups and has worked both in-office and online. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation and steps clients can try between meetings. He emphasizes respect and avoids stigmatizing labels while listening closely to each person’s story.
His approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques. He also uses elements from the Gottman Method and mindfulness work when helpful. Those methods are woven into discussions to help identify patterns, understand emotions, and adjust behaviors that cause distress.
Robert describes his style as interactive and person-centered. He uses listening, gentle challenge, and structured exercises depending on what each situation needs. Goals, homework, and tools are used when they support progress.
People often come to him for help with relationship patterns, attachment concerns, addiction recovery, grief, or stress that affects daily life. His years of practice include both short-term problem solving and longer-term work to address deeper patterns and life transitions.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) in his practice focuses on identifying and naming emotions that drive relationship patterns and personal reactions. EFT can help people and couples notice interaction cycles and practice new, more connected responses.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s lead. In online sessions this means letting the client guide topics while the therapist reflects feelings and helps clarify what matters most to them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) brings structured strategies to change thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety, depression, or unhelpful habits. CBT tools can include short exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments that fit into everyday life.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs to determine which methods make the most sense. That choice can change over time as issues shift or progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow regular check-ins from where you already are. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and activities so sessions are productive whether you need a focused short check-in or a longer therapy hour.
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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, relationship and family conflict, parenting, addiction, trauma and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his general therapy style?
He describes an interactive, person-centered style that combines listening with practical steps and occasional structured exercises.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 26 years of experience in the counseling field, working in office and online settings.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds LPCC in Ohio and LPC in Arizona and practices from Arizona as stated in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the information provided.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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