- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Guilt and shame work
About Robert
Robert Gonder is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 27 years of experience. He works primarily with adults age 18 and over on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, communication problems, guilt and shame, and men's issues.
He focuses on helping people change stories that no longer serve them. Sessions aim to improve communication and strengthen practical coping skills. He emphasizes concrete steps people can try between meetings rather than long lectures or vague theory.
His style draws on solution-focused strategies and mindfulness practices to help people notice what works and do more of it. That may include short experiments, attention-training, and clear goal-setting. He also integrates behavioral methods to address patterns that keep someone stuck.
Robert has worked with a wide range of people since 1998, including those with chronic mental health conditions. He keeps sessions centered on respect and sensitivity, and adapts conversations to each person's situation. He prefers to work with individuals who want to manifest change and improve how they relate to others.
Practical matters such as fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients choose an online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.
How his approaches translate to online work
Mindfulness Therapy helps people build simple attention skills and notice how thoughts and feelings show up in daily life. Online sessions can include guided attention exercises and short practices to try between meetings, useful for stress, anxiety, and ongoing shame when awareness is part of the work.Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable goals and practical changes. In remote sessions this often means agreeing on brief experiments to do between meetings and then reviewing results together to refine next steps. That method suits people who want concrete progress and clearer communication patterns.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest practices and small tasks to try. If something doesn’t fit, adjustments are made so sessions stay useful and focused on what matters to you.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoiding travel time for an appointment. Ask about session length and how the therapist typically structures remote meetings when you schedule the first visit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to guilt and shame?
He lists guilt and shame among his focus areas and helps people talk through feelings tied to family, faith, or relationships.
How does he approach someone carrying guilt?
He uses solution-focused techniques and mindfulness practices to identify small, practical steps and awareness exercises that reduce unhelpful patterns.
What is his background and experience?
He has practiced in Maryland since 1998 and brings 27 years of experience working with a wide range of adults, including those with chronic mental health conditions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and works with adults in that state.
Does he work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.