Eben Rogers is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and low self esteem. He writes plainly and meets people where they are, offering steady support and practical steps. He brings ten years of clinical experience in California to sessions and speaks English.
Eben previously worked in a residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents, and he used that experience to develop hands-on skills with a range of needs. He has provided individual psychotherapy to students at an elementary school and led group work with families. He has also worked with a nonprofit that provides residential care to adults with developmental disabilities.
In clinical work he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused strategies to help people identify patterns and test small changes. He often helps clients connect with other systems when needed, including schools, courts, or medical providers, so care can be coordinated.
Eben earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He draws on a background that includes substitute teaching and social work, which informs a practical, team-oriented approach.
Outside of work he spends time in nature around Santa Cruz, hiking, surfing, and traveling with his wife and two daughters. Those interests shape his plainspoken style and focus on real-life adjustments.
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Many of the techniques Eben uses are practical and goal-focused. Cognitive behavioral methods look at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and help people test new ways of behaving to reduce distress or improve relationships. Solution-focused strategies concentrate on clear, short-term goals and building small steps that add up to real change.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Eben will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust based on what helps. The first few sessions are often spent figuring out which techniques match a client's situation and preferences rather than locking into one path right away.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing meetings during breaks or between obligations. It also gives options for shorter check-ins when needed and can help people stay consistent with appointments despite a hectic schedule.
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He helps people with relationship problems, parenting struggles, grief, and self esteem. His additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and focuses on small, doable changes. Sessions emphasize practical skills and problem-solving rather than long lectures.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working in California settings that include residential care and school-based therapy. That background includes individual and group work across diverse needs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
