Robert Gonder, MD, LCPC

Robert Gonder has been serving Maryland residents since 1998 and brings 27 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of adults. He integrates solution-focused, behavioral, and holistic methods to help people rewrite narratives that no longer serve them, examine family dynamics, and foster both individual and environmental change. He works primarily with adults aged 18 and over and focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, coping with life transitions, communication challenges, guilt and shame, and issues that commonly affect men.

With an extensive history supporting individuals living with chronic mental illnesses, he approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He prefers to work with clients who are motivated to create meaningful change, strengthen communication, and build a greater sense of empowerment. His work is tailored to each person’s circumstances, with dialogue and treatment plans shaped to meet unique needs.

He holds MD and LCPC credentials - MD indicating Doctor of Medicine and LCPC indicating Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and draws on that training to support practical, goal-oriented progress. Seeking a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and he aims to support and empower clients as they take the first steps toward change.

Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Care Delivered Online

Robert Gonder uses Mindfulness Therapy to help clients develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity; this approach teaches simple practices that can ease stress and support clearer emotional regulation, which is often helpful for anxiety and coping with life changes. Solution-Focused Therapy is also central to his work and emphasizes practical, goal-oriented steps - it helps clients identify strengths, set attainable objectives, and build short-term strategies for change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and he works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Conversations and treatment plans are adapted over time so that techniques align with each person’s priorities and pace.

Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most effective for their progress.