- Client-centered therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused methods
About Robert
Robert Gamboa is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with five years of clinical experience working with adults in Georgia. He focuses on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, and addiction. He also addresses concerns tied to identity, grief, anger, parenting strains, and ADHD.
He uses clear, person-focused conversation to help clients sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions emphasize practical steps for communication, impulse control, and managing strong emotions. Motivational interviewing techniques are used to help people consider change and build commitment to goals.
Robert has worked with people who have military backgrounds and those facing multicultural or discrimination-related stresses. He also brings experience supporting adults who have histories of substance use and those coping with co-occurring mood concerns. In sessions he attends to patterns like abandonment fears, control struggles, and isolation.
People can expect straightforward problem-solving when appropriate. Solution-focused methods help break big problems into manageable next steps. Client-centered approaches keep the person’s perspective central during planning and decision making.
He aims to help clients strengthen communication, reduce harmful coping habits, and handle life transitions with clearer choices. Practical work might include identifying triggers, rehearsing conversations, and setting short-term behavioral goals. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching steps and schedule an initial appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions use that same listening to clarify goals and priorities. This approach is helpful for people dealing with anxiety, relationship concerns, or identity-related stress.Motivational interviewing helps people weigh pros and cons and find their own reasons to change. In remote sessions it is used to build commitment to small, realistic steps - for example reducing substance use or trying a new communication skill.
Solution-focused therapy looks for what works now and builds from there. It often centers on setting one or two concrete goals and tracking small improvements between meetings.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports carrying over skills into daily life by practicing between sessions and reviewing what was tried in real situations.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, addiction, and related issues such as grief, anger, and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and practical, using client-centered listening plus motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set concrete next steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience as a licensed professional counselor working with adults in Georgia.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.