Business Details
Trusted Psychotherapy for Couples, Families & Individuals in Encino, CA
As a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in helping couples, families, and individuals navigate emotional challenges and rebuild meaningful connections. My practice centers on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a proven approach to resolving relational conflicts and fostering deeper intimacy. With decades of experience, I guide clients through anxiety, depression, and the aftermath of strained relationships, empowering them to rediscover trust and security. My collaborative approach emphasizes empathy, understanding, and personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.I actively engage in ongoing learning and professional collaboration to ensure the highest standard of care. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and empowered to enact lasting change. I also partner with colleagues to offer specialized programs like Hold Me Tight/Let Me Go, designed to strengthen bonds between parents, teens, and adult children. My practice serves Encino and Westlake Village, California, with secure online therapy options available for broader accessibility.
Services
Couple Therapy
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
EFT Supervision
Workshops
Reading Together
Articles
Hold Me Tight Program
Let Me Go Program
Online Video Therapy
Highlights and features
- We utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy to address relational conflicts and emotional distress.
- Our practice combines decades of clinical experience with ongoing professional collaboration.
- We offer specialized programs to strengthen parent-teen and adult family relationships.
- Secure online video therapy expands accessibility for clients beyond local areas.
- Our approach prioritizes empathy, personalized strategies, and evidence-based outcomes.
Services
Couple Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy helps couples rebuild trust and intimacy by addressing communication breakdowns and emotional distance. This approach fosters deeper understanding and lasting relational improvements through structured, evidence-based techniques tailored to each partnership's unique dynamics.
Family Therapy
Specialized EFT-based family therapy strengthens intergenerational bonds by improving emotional attunement and conflict resolution. Sessions focus on creating secure connections between parents, teens, and adult children through collaborative dialogue and empathy-building exercises.
Individual Therapy
Targeted therapy addresses anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges stemming from past or current relationships. Sessions emphasize emotional regulation, self-awareness, and developing healthier relational patterns through a compassionate, client-centered approach.
Hold Me Tight Program
This educational program helps parents and teens navigate developmental changes through structured exercises that enhance mutual understanding and emotional connection. The curriculum focuses on strengthening relational security during transitional life stages.
EFT Supervision
Professional supervision for therapists focuses on mastering Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques through case consultation, skill development, and collaborative learning to improve clinical outcomes in relational therapy practice.
People
Robert Ogner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With decades of clinical experience, Robert Ogner specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, families, and individuals. He combines ongoing professional collaboration with evidence-based practices to help clients rebuild relational trust and emotional well-being.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and families, along with evidence-based techniques for individual counseling.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, secure online video therapy sessions are available for clients outside the local area or those preferring remote access.
What services are available for families?
Family therapy sessions and educational programs like Hold Me Tight/Let Me Go help parents and teens strengthen relational bonds.
How do you address anxiety and depression?
Through personalized EFT-informed strategies, I help clients explore emotional patterns and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Are workshops available for relationship education?
Yes, customized workshops for small groups focus on relational skills and emotional connection strategies.
What experience do you bring to your practice?
With decades of clinical experience, I combine ongoing professional development with collaborative learning from colleagues and clients.
