Therapist profile
Robert Hoopingarner, LPCC, LPC
Arizona
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPCC, LPC
- LicenseLPC, Arizona / LPC-19885; LPCC, Ohio / E.1400007
- NPI1184041790
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- Anger management skills
- Cognitive-behavioral work
- Relationship focus
About Robert
Robert Hoopingarner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio with 26 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, addictions, grief, and parenting challenges. Sessions address practical problems people bring from home or work.
Hoopingarner's approach is conversational and interactive. He listens and helps people clarify goals. He draws on client-centered work alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify thought patterns and test new behavior. Mindfulness strategies are used to slow reactions and manage strong feelings.
He also uses elements of emotionally-focused work and the Gottman Method when relationship issues are central. That combination aims to improve communication and reduce recurring conflict. When addiction, trauma, or grief are present, he brings clinical experience from many years in different treatment settings.
Sessions focus on concrete skills and steps. That might include tracking triggers for anger, practicing calmer responses, or changing unhelpful thinking that fuels frustration. He helps people set realistic short-term goals and check progress over time.
People who prefer a structured plan will find measurable steps and homework options. Others who need more open discussion will get reflective conversation and pacing that fits what they want to work on. The emphasis is on making anger and daily stress more manageable in real situations.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience. The therapist listens closely and helps people name what matters most, which can reduce reactivity and make anger easier to understand. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors. It helps identify triggers, test unhelpful beliefs, and practice calmer responses in everyday situations. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on feelings within relationships. It can help partners or individuals notice patterns that keep conflict alive and try new ways of connecting.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. That means starting with practical steps and shifting approach if a different method fits better for the person's goals and preferences.
Confirm current online session options before booking. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy day, reducing commute time, and using shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Online sessions can make regular practice and homework easier to maintain, and the therapist will work with clients to find a rhythm that fits their lives.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with adults on issues including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting and relationship or family conflict.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is interactive and conversational. He combines listening with practical skill-building and goal setting.
How much experience does he have?
He has been working in the counseling field since 1987, totaling 26 years of practice noted in his profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPCC in Ohio and LPC in Arizona, and he practices with a base in Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; 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.
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