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Robert E. Hooper, PHD

Updated 2026-08-17 · 3,950 reviewed · 340 listed · Scored from 4 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(4) 44 low data composite score See reviews on Google
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Robert E. Hooper, PHD
Service
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Reviews
4

What recent reviews say

Most recent reviews praise Dr. Hooper's listening skills and nonjudgmental style, especially for patients with military experience. However, one older review flagged serious concerns about office conditions and patient care priorities that remain unresolved in the record.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • good listener
  • nonjudgmental approach
  • thoughtful guidance
  • military background helps veterans connect
  • clean and quiet office
Watch-outs
  • lack of empathy reported
  • office condition concerns
  • perceived focus on billing over patient care
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Best for: Military veterans and couples seeking nonjudgmental counseling from an experienced provider.
Think twice if: One review raised red flags about office conditions and billing practices; verify current state before booking.

Strengths

  • Listens and guides without judgment
  • Military background resonates with veteran clients
  • Responsive: returns messages within 48 hours

Worth knowing

  • Returns messages within 48 hours
  • Military background and experience
  • Clean and quiet office noted by recent reviewers (though one older review disputed this)
  • Works with couples

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Recent reviews highlight good listening and nonjudgmental care; one older review cited poor empathy and office concerns.
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Recommended for married couples by reviewers; described as excellent for this population.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.6 average across the 207 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 65
Review volume 30
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 52
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How quickly does Dr. Hooper respond to messages?
Messages are typically returned within 48 hours.
Does he have experience working with military veterans?
Yes. His military background helps veterans feel comfortable and allows them to use military terminology without needing to explain it.

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Last updated 2026-08-17