Robert Gonder, MD, LCPC

Licensed in Maryland · 27 years in practice

Robert Gonder welcomes adults who want practical change and clearer communication.

License and registration

LCPC, Maryland: LC1775 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1255355269 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 27
Languages: English

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About Robert

Robert Gonder welcomes adults who want practical change and clearer communication. He presents a calm, direct style that helps people untangle stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, and intimacy or relationship concerns. He is an MD and is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, in Maryland.

Robert has worked in the field for many years and focuses on straightforward, doable steps rather than long theory talks. He uses solution-focused work to identify small changes that lead to noticeable results.

Background and approach

He also draws on mindfulness techniques to help clients manage worry and strong emotions in the moment. Sessions are tailored to each persons needs and pace, with a focus on rewriting unhelpful personal stories and improving communication skills. People often come for help with life transitions or coping after big changes.

He also addresses issues tied to guilt, shame, and common men's concerns. Robert aims to build a plan that fits daily life and the specific pressures someone faces. He has nearly three decades of experience working with adults and has a background that includes supporting people with chronic mental health struggles.

He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a practical roadmap toward better functioning. Robert frames therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people set clear goals, practice new habits between sessions, and check progress as they go.

The work is focused, goal-oriented, and grounded in real-life needs.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Robert names

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Online support

How these approaches work online and in session

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and physical sensations without getting swept away by them. Online sessions teach short practices you can use in daily life to reduce worry and manage strong emotions. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying specific goals and small, achievable steps that move you toward those goals. In remote sessions this often means trying short exercises between meetings and checking progress each week.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match goals, needs, and personal preferences to the methods that fit best. Plans can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge, with regular reviews so the client stays involved in decisions.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you keep face-to-face interaction when useful. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth or a quieter environment is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in quickly, share thoughts between sessions, or fit brief work into a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep momentum and practice skills in real time.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and cope with life changes. Communication problems, guilt and shame, and men's issues are also areas of focus.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions combine solution-focused methods and mindfulness therapy to set concrete goals and practice present-moment skills. The approach emphasizes short-term changes and practical steps.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 27 years of experience working in behavioral health and related settings. That background includes supporting adults facing long-term mental health challenges.

What credentials and region apply to his practice?

He holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Maryland. Those credentials are listed exactly as provided.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted. He works with people located in Maryland.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules. Formats can be mixed to suit ongoing goals.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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