- Short-term focus
- Mindfulness skills
- Communication help
About Robert
Robert Gonder welcomes adults who want practical change and clearer communication. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has been working with Maryland residents since 1998. Many people come to him feeling stuck by anxiety, stress, addiction, or relationship and intimacy challenges. He also addresses guilt, shame, and issues many men face in daily life.
Robert emphasizes short-term, goal-focused work alongside mindful practices. Sessions often aim to identify small, doable steps clients can use between meetings. He helps people rewrite unhelpful stories about themselves and their relationships, and checks in on how changes are working in everyday life.
His background includes long experience with a wide range of adult clients, including those living with chronic mental health conditions. He adapts conversation and plans to each person's needs, pace, and interests. The approach is practical rather than theoretical, with attention to communication skills and real-world problem solving.
People who prefer a straightforward, problem-solving style find his approach useful. He invites clients to try techniques, notice what helps, and adjust the plan together. The goal is more empowerment, clearer expression, and better coping with life changes.
Robert frames therapy as a collaborative process. He encourages questions about method, pace, and goals so each person can shape the work to fit their life.
Approaches that translate to online work
Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and bodily reactions with less judgment. Online sessions can teach simple breathing and attention exercises to reduce anxiety and improve focus. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clarifying a client's goals and identifying small, practical steps toward them. In remote sessions this often means setting concrete tasks to try between meetings and reviewing what changed.Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and will suggest approaches that fit. That collaborative decision-making helps tailor the plan so it feels useful in day-to-day life.
The therapist's biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when needed. It also supports practicing skills in real contexts and reviewing progress from week to week. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness and solution-focused techniques effectively over distance when the format fits the client's needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Robert commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, and men's issues.
What is his general therapy style?
His work combines solution-focused methods and mindfulness practices. The style is practical and goal-oriented, with attention to small steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 27 years of experience working with adult clients in Maryland since 1998. That history includes work with people living with chronic mental health conditions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Maryland. His practice serves people located in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.