- Warm listening style
- Goal focused work
- Practical strategies
About Robert
Robert Hoopingarner is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio with 26 years of experience. He works with men who face stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction, grief, and life changes. He takes a direct, respectful approach and aims to help people find practical ways forward.
He listens closely and treats each person as an individual rather than a label. Sessions are warm and interactive, with an emphasis on clear goals and real-world steps. He combines careful listening with techniques drawn from several therapeutic approaches to fit each person's needs.
His work covers a wide range of concerns including parenting strains, family conflict, career and work-related stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues related to sexual orientation. He also helps with attachment questions, blended family challenges, codependency, and substance use problems.
Robert uses elements from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused methods, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness practices. He adapts these tools to focus on what will help a person move forward, whether that means changing patterns, improving communication, or managing intense emotions.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented. He helps people set achievable steps and checks progress along the way. If someone is ready to make a change, he offers steady support and practical strategies to help them pursue a more balanced life.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. Online sessions let that same listening continue in a conversational way, with the therapist reflecting concerns and helping set goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT techniques can be taught and practiced during online meetings and applied between sessions. Emotionally-focused therapy helps people understand and change difficult emotional and relationship patterns. Online work can focus on communication habits and emotional responses to improve close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods make the most sense for their goals and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy fit into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing easier scheduling around work or caregiving. They also support shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings to keep momentum going without major disruption to daily routines.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Arizona, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addiction, grief, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is warm, interactive, and person-centered. He listens carefully and works with clients to set clear goals and practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 26 years working in counseling, with a history of providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPCC and an LPC, licensed in Ohio and Arizona, and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.