About Robert
Robert Gonder, MD, LCPC, helps adults who are ready to make real changes in their lives. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the upheaval that comes with major life changes. He also supports those dealing with communication problems, guilt and shame, and issues common to men.
He combines practical, short-term methods with mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on straight talk about what is getting in the way and on steps clients can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He favors solutions that fit into everyday life rather than long lists of theory. Gonder has been working in Maryland since 1998 and brings 27 years of experience to his practice. That history includes helping people who manage chronic mental health challenges as well as those seeking clearer communication and greater personal agency.
He adapts his approach to each person’s situation and goals. In sessions he emphasizes respect and sensitivity. Conversations are tailored to the individual and aim to increase practical skills and confidence.
He encourages clients to experiment with new ways of thinking and acting, then checks what helped and what didn’t. People who choose him often want focused, results-oriented work paired with mindfulness tools to reduce reactivity. He supports clients in rewriting unhelpful personal stories and creating concrete steps forward.
The overall aim is more effective communication, better coping, and a stronger sense of control over life choices.
Practical approaches for online progress
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts, bodily cues, and strong emotions without immediately reacting. This helps people reduce anxiety, manage stress, and respond differently in tense relationship moments. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear goals and small, achievable steps. It is useful when someone wants practical change quickly and prefers to build on what already works for them.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they will try approaches and adjust what’s working to fit the client’s needs and pace.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to get support. Video calls provide a near face-to-face conversation for deeper work. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, homework prompts, or tracking small changes between sessions. These options let people keep progress going from different locations and schedules.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 27 years
- Licensed
- Maryland
- Languages
- English