Eben Rogers, LMFT

Eben Rogers is a licensed marriage and family therapist with ten years of clinical experience. He helps people navigate relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and questions about self-esteem. He practices in California and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions.

He draws on a mix of focused, evidence-based techniques to keep conversations goal-oriented and clear. Sessions often include problem-solving, skill-building, and steps clients can try between meetings. Eben emphasizes straightforward strategies that people can use in daily life rather than abstract theory.

Earlier in his career he worked in a level-12 residential treatment program for children and adolescents with emotional disturbances. That work involved individual and group therapy and coordinating care with schools and medical providers. He also spent time providing psychotherapy at Mountain Elementary School, running social learning groups and meeting with students one-on-one.

Eben has worked with local nonprofits that support adults with developmental disabilities, including autism and Down syndrome. Those roles gave him experience in residential care settings and in collaborating with larger care teams. He uses that background when clients need help working with schools, courts, or other agencies.

Outside of clinical work he studied American Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He lives in Santa Cruz with his wife and two daughters and often spends free time hiking, surfing, and exploring nearby natural areas.

Therapeutic methods and online care

Many of his clinical techniques are practical, evidence-based approaches that focus on immediate problems and skills. Cognitive behavioral techniques involve identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve relationships. Solution-focused work centers on small, doable changes and short-term goals to help people move forward between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. This helps shape sessions around what matters most to the client rather than a rigid protocol.

Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. It can also make some meetings shorter and more focused when that suits a client's schedule. Licensed professionals often use a mix of approaches to match therapy to day-to-day life, and he will discuss practical options when you start.