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Robert Nijjar, LPC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Robert

Robert Nijjar is an LPC with seven years of clinical experience practicing in Louisiana. He works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflict, and the ripple effects of major life changes.

Background and approach

He emphasizes building understanding and acceptance around unwanted symptoms and behaviors, and supports clients in identifying and using their personal strengths to move forward. His style centers on collaboration and respect for each person's story, drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness practices.

Robert encourages clients to see themselves as active participants in change, guiding them through practical strategies for coping, improving communication, and addressing issues like impulsivity, self-esteem, and intimacy concerns. He aims to help people take the often-difficult first steps toward a more fulfilling life and sustained well-being.

How targeted approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small meaningful actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and living with unwanted symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own pace for change, offering a supportive environment for exploring relationship, identity, and self-esteem concerns. Mindfulness Therapy introduces present-moment awareness and gentle noticing of thoughts and sensations, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation across mood and impulse-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, consider preferences, and blend methods from different approaches as needed so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make regular care more flexible and accessible for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats allow for consistent momentum between sessions and offer options for those who benefit from shorter check-ins, real-time conversation, or written reflection depending on what helps them make progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Robert frequently address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and issues like anger, self-esteem, and parenting.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing acceptance, mindfulness, and practical strategies to help people apply their strengths toward meaningful change.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of professional experience providing counseling and support for people navigating life transitions, coping skills, and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Louisiana under licence number LA LPC 8975.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He provides flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and payment structured?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English