Robert Gonder, LCPC

Robert Gonder is an LCPC based in Maryland who works with adults 18 and over. He helps people who want clearer communication, less anxiety, and more control over stressful or addictive patterns. He focuses on practical change and on helping people feel more empowered in their day-to-day lives.

He has been providing therapy since 1998 and brings 27 years of experience to sessions. He combines solution-focused thinking with behavioral and holistic ideas. In practice this means setting small, concrete goals and trying out new ways of responding between sessions.

Robert often helps people rewrite stories that hold them back. He pays attention to family dynamics and the surrounding environment when that matters to a person’s progress. He tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation rather than using the same method for everyone.

He has an extensive history working with people who have chronic mental health conditions and treats everyone with respect and sensitivity. He favors working with adults who are ready to make real changes and who want to improve how they relate to others.

In sessions he aims to be practical and supportive. He helps set achievable steps, checks what’s working, and adjusts plans as needed. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort where the client’s goals guide the work.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and improving emotional awareness in relationships.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear, short-term goals and small experiments. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on practical steps that can be tried between meetings to build momentum.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life and then suggest which methods to try. That choice is revisited as progress is made, so the plan stays responsive to what actually helps.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins that match work or family routines. It also lets people try different ways of working with therapeutic ideas while keeping the focus on practical changes and communication skills.