- Client-centered approach
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Robert
Robert Gamboa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and anger. Sessions are presented plainly and directly to help people manage strong feelings and day-to-day challenges.
Robert draws on client-centered work to listen first and follow the person's priorities. He uses motivational interviewing to explore ambivalence and boost the reasons someone wants change. Solution-focused techniques help set short-term goals and try practical steps between sessions.
In practice he talks through communication problems, impulsivity, shame, and the fallout from addiction. He also helps people handling grief, parenting strains, and the stress that comes from juggling roles at home and work. His approach emphasizes steady problem-solving over quick fixes.
Robert notes experience with military veterans and people facing multicultural stressors and discrimination. He offers straightforward conversations about coping strategies, boundaries, and managing resentment that builds over time. He also works with clients on intimacy-related issues and rebuilding trust after conflict.
Sessions aim to identify small, workable changes. He supports clients who want clearer communication, fewer angry outbursts, or better ways to handle frustration. People are guided to try new behaviors, review what worked, and adjust plans as needed.
How his approaches translate to remote work
Robert uses client-centered therapy to focus on what matters most to the person. That means sessions begin with open listening and follow the client’s priorities, which can help with anger, grief, and relationship strain.He also uses motivational interviewing to clarify mixed feelings about change. This approach helps people weigh pros and cons and find internal reasons to try different responses to anger or impulsivity.
Solution-focused work is used to set short-term, practical goals. Small experiments between sessions are common - trying a different communication line, a cooling-off routine, or a brief behavioral change - and then reviewing what happened.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative. He will work with each person to decide what feels most useful based on their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and situations change.
The profile does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into their week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer regular full sessions to tackle deeper patterns. He will discuss practical scheduling and session length during the matching process to fit therapy into everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma, addiction, and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would he approach my anger or frustration?
He starts by listening to how anger shows up and what you want to change. He then uses client-centered listening, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps to set practical goals.
What is his clinical experience?
He has five years of experience working with adults, veterans, and people facing multicultural stressors and discrimination.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices there.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.