Eben Rogers, LMFT

Eben Rogers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with ten years of clinical experience. He provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families, helping people navigate relationship strains, parenting challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and issues related to autism, anxiety, and depression. His work blends practical, evidence-based techniques with a focus on real-world solutions tailored to each person's circumstances.

Rogers has served at Mountain Elementary School in Soquel, offering individual therapy to students, leading family group work, and facilitating social learning groups. He has also collaborated with the Listen Foundation, a local nonprofit that provides residential care for adults with autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental disabilities, gaining experience with developmental and caregiving needs.

Earlier in his career he worked as a social worker in a level-12 residential treatment facility for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. There he used cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods, provided group and individual therapy, and coordinated with social service providers, medical professionals, and teachers. That background shaped his collaborative style and ability to work across systems such as schools, courts, and other mental health providers.

Before becoming licensed, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz and spent time as a substitute teacher. He lives in Santa Cruz with his wife and two daughters, and enjoys hiking, surfing, travel, and exploring the region's forests and coastline.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care for Families and Relationships

Eben Rogers uses cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes practical steps and strengths to create change more quickly, which can be especially helpful for clients seeking clear goals around relationships, parenting, or problem-solving.

He also draws on systemic family therapy principles when working with couples and families, looking at patterns of interaction and helping members communicate and set healthier boundaries. Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process - he works with each client to determine which techniques align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences and adjusts the plan over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when in-person meetings are difficult, and allow people to receive consistent support from licensed professionals in a format that works for them.