Eben Rogers, LMFT

Eben Rogers is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people navigate relationship stress, parenting dilemmas, grief, and questions about self-esteem. He has ten years of clinical experience and draws on that background to meet people where they are. He practices in California and works in a straightforward, conversational way that focuses on practical next steps.

Early in his career he worked in a residential treatment facility for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. That role involved individual and group therapy and coordinating with schools, medical providers, and social services. He learned to work as part of a team and to tailor interventions to diverse situations.

He later provided therapy at Mountain Elementary School in Soquel, offering one-on-one sessions with students and group work with families. He has also worked with a local nonprofit that provides residential care for adults with developmental disabilities, including autism and Down syndrome. These roles expanded his experience with communication challenges and caregiving stress.

His approach uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused strategies to help people take manageable steps toward change. He aims to help clients gain clearer choices and more effective ways of handling day-to-day problems. He also supports conversations that involve schools, courts, or other clinicians when coordination is needed.

Outside of clinical work he holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz. He lives in the Santa Cruz area, enjoys hiking, surfing, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Approaches that guide online work

Many of his sessions draw on cognitive behavioral ideas that look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. That approach helps people who are managing anxiety, low mood, or patterns that get in the way of relationships. He also uses solution-focused techniques that concentrate on small, achievable changes and what works now, which can be useful for parenting challenges and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to goals, try different techniques, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods fit the person's needs and preferences.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or making it simpler to schedule brief check-ins between in-person visits. It can also allow for more flexible timing around work and caregiving responsibilities. Ask about practical details when you schedule so sessions can match your day-to-day routine.