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Robert Gamboa

At a glance

Experience
5 years
Based in
Georgia
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

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Robert Gamboa, LPC

Practical, goal-focused therapy for everyday stress

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LPC Georgia LPC016358

NPI1174220438

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  • Client-centered support
  • Motivational approach
  • Solution-focused goals

About Robert

Robert Gamboa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship stress, grief, or the long-term effects of trauma and addiction. He often works with clients wrestling with self-esteem, anger, parenting strain, ADHD, and issues tied to identity and cultural stress.

Robert takes a direct and straightforward style in sessions. He listens first, then helps people set short-term goals they can try between meetings. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than jargon. He uses a supportive, respectful stance to help clients notice what is and isn’t working in daily life.

He draws on client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person’s needs. Motivational interviewing tools help when people feel stuck or unsure about change. Solution-focused techniques are used to build small, early wins and momentum.

Robert’s five years of experience include work with people from diverse backgrounds and those with military connections. He aims to be culturally aware and to address how discrimination, veteran life, or multicultural stress affect mental health. He encourages honest conversation about identity and life experience.

Sessions are practical and goal-minded. People leave with clear next steps, coping ideas, and ways to handle intense emotions. To begin, readers are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a first session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. Online work using this approach means the therapist prioritizes your concerns and follows your lead so sessions address what feels most important to you. Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal reasons to change and reduce stuck feelings. In an online setting this often looks like setting small goals together and checking progress between visits. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and early wins. Online sessions can concentrate on identifying strengths and what already works, then building short-term actions to create momentum.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together you decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed, so therapy fits your needs rather than the other way around.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling simpler and help sessions fit into a busy life. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or conversations that work around work and family obligations. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to keep progress moving between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Robert commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood problems, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns.

What is his style or therapeutic approach?

His work is practical and collaborative, using client-centered listening, motivational interviewing to support change, and solution-focused steps to build progress.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Robert has five years of experience as a practicing counselor, working with people from varied cultural and life backgrounds.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in the state of Georgia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and depends on the subscription model used, which can be canceled at any time; specific rates depend on region and the subscription selected.

How do I start therapy with him through the site?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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