Robert Hoopingarner , LPCC, LPC

Robert Hoopingarner is a licensed counselor with 26 years of experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and many life transitions. He also works with concerns around parenting, grief, career shifts, LGBT issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Robert practices in Arizona and holds both LPCC and LPC credentials.

He keeps sessions warm and interactive and listens closely to each person's story. Conversations are tailored to the person’s goals rather than one fixed method. He avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and sensitivity.

Robert uses practical tools from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people change unhelpful thinking and routines. He also draws on emotionally focused and mindfulness approaches to help people connect with their feelings and calm their minds. When relationship patterns are central, he integrates Gottman-inspired ideas to improve communication and problem-solving.

His approach mixes short-term problem-solving with deeper work on patterns that keep coming up. Sessions may include skill practice, guided reflection, and goal setting. The aim is to create clear steps people can try between meetings.

Robert has worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups in both office and online settings. He invites people ready to make changes to begin with a simple intake and goal-focused plan. He offers a supportive presence while people take steps toward a more manageable and meaningful life.

Approaches and online options for relationship and stress work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person as an individual, helping people feel heard and shaping goals from their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises and thought tracking to change patterns that keep stress and anxiety going. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and lean into emotions to improve connection and reduce repeating hurtful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Robert will discuss these options and mix methods based on what the person wants to achieve. He collaborates on goals, checks in about what’s helping, and adjusts the plan to fit needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can fit quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caring duties, or travel while keeping therapy practical and goal-focused.