Robert Gonder, MD, LCPC - Therapist in Maryland

Robert Gonder, MD, LCPC helps adults who want clearer communication, less anxiety, and more control over daily stress.

01About Robert

Robert Gonder, MD, LCPC helps adults who want clearer communication, less anxiety, and more control over daily stress. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away. His work often centers on relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, and the strain of life changes.

He brings 27 years of experience working in Maryland. His approach blends solution-focused work with mindfulness and behavioral strategies. That means sessions aim to identify small, concrete changes and practice new ways of responding to overwhelming thoughts or urges.

Background and approach

Sessions typically involve talking through recent struggles and setting short-term goals. He uses questions and exercises to help clients reframe old stories that no longer serve them. Homework may include simple mindfulness practices or small behavioral experiments to test new ways of communicating.

Robert often addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, and issues commonly faced by men. He has a long background supporting people with chronic mental health conditions and adapts plans to fit each persons situation and goals. He encourages a respectful and straightforward working relationship.

Progress is tracked by what feels different in daily life - better conversations, fewer panic moments, or steadier routines. The tone in sessions is practical and focused, with attention to the person behind the problems.

02Credentials

LCPC (Maryland): License LC1775 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1255355269 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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Methods Robert names

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04Online support

Online approaches that focus on practical change

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help notice thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them. It can help with anxiety, stress, and managing urges tied to addictive behavior.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and the steps needed to reach them. This approach is useful when someone wants quick, practical changes in communication, relationships, or daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on what produces real change in your life.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper dialogue, phone sessions can fit during a work break or when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging is useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and other obligations.

05Questions people ask

What issues does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, and men's issues.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a solution-focused style combined with mindfulness and behavioral ideas. Sessions aim for short-term, practical steps and exercises to test new behaviors.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 27 years of experience working with people in Maryland and brings a long history of clinical work to sessions.

What credentials and region are listed?

Robert Gonder holds MD and LCPC credentials and practices with a Maryland focus.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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