Robert Hoopingarner is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 26 years of experience.
01About Robert
Robert Hoopingarner is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 26 years of experience. He offers calm, practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, parenting strain, grief, and life transitions. Sessions are straightforward and focused on real problems and real solutions.
He listens closely and treats each person with respect and sensitivity. His style is warm and interactive.
Background and approach
He avoids stigmatizing labels and works with clients as individuals with their own strengths. Robert uses a mix of client-centered listening and practical skills. That includes cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
He also draws on emotionally focused ideas to improve connection and communication in relationships. He has worked in both office and online settings and has run individual, couples, family, and group sessions over his career. He helps people facing addiction, trauma, sleep trouble, career strain, grief, and caregiver stress.
He also supports those dealing with bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and self-esteem struggles. When clients start, he tailors the conversation and any plan to their goals. Sessions aim to set clear, achievable steps.
People who want a direct, compassionate counselor to help them change daily patterns often find this approach useful. To begin, he asks people to describe current concerns and priorities so sessions can focus on what matters now.
02Credentials
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-19885 · expires April 2027
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.1400007 · expires February 2028
- NPI
- 1184041790 · national provider identifier
Both are public records. A state board register will confirm a license and its standing, and the national registry will confirm an NPI. This directory copies what the counselor lists and checks neither.
03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Robert lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Robert names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Robert names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust by following the client's lead. In online sessions this means the therapist reflects concerns, asks gentle questions, and helps the person identify their own goals and strengths.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT often uses short exercises, worksheets, and homework that people can try between sessions to see real changes in daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which style fits their goals and preferences. That may mean starting with listening and skills-building, then shifting focus as needs change.
Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick updates, ongoing coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
Robert supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, relationship issues, trauma, and life changes. He also addresses concerns like self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is warm and interactive with close listening. He avoids labels and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has been working in counseling since 1987, bringing 26 years of documented experience to his practice. That background includes individual, couples, family, and group work.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He holds LPCC in Ohio and LPC in Arizona and practices from Arizona. Those are the credentials listed for his work.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Both online and in-office work have been part of his practice.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the client’s situation.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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