Business Details
44 Years
experience
Psychotherapy Services in Encino, CA
Robert Ogner, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1981, has dedicated over four decades to advancing psychotherapy through direct practice, supervision, and education. Specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), he helps couples, families, and individuals rebuild trust, intimacy, and emotional connection. His practice integrates psychodynamic, somatic, and narrative approaches, emphasizing genuine engagement and relational growth. With a career spanning private practice, agency leadership, and co-therapist collaboration, Ogner brings deep expertise in resolving relationship distress and fostering personal transformation.He is a certified EFT supervisor and actively contributes to therapist training, advocating for collaborative learning environments. His work with families focuses on strengthening intergenerational bonds, while his workshops provide structured tools for parents and teens navigating change. Ogners philosophy prioritizes safety, humility, and continuous professional development, reflecting his commitment to both client care and the broader therapeutic community.
Services
Couple Therapy
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
EFT Supervision
Parent-Teen Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in psychotherapy and relationship counseling.
- Our team provides certified Emotionally Focused Therapy supervision and training.
- We specialize in resolving intergenerational family dynamics and adolescent challenges.
- Our practice integrates trauma-informed and somatic approaches for holistic healing.
- We host evidence-based workshops for parents and teens navigating relational change.
Associations and certifications
- International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEFED)
Services
Couple Therapy
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy helps partners rebuild trust and intimacy by addressing negative interaction patterns. This approach fosters deeper emotional connection through structured interventions. Clients learn to navigate conflicts and strengthen their bond using evidence-based techniques.
Family Therapy
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy addresses intergenerational dynamics and parent-child relationship challenges. The process helps families develop secure attachment patterns and improve communication. Sessions focus on resolving conflicts and strengthening connections across all family stages.
Individual Therapy
Individual psychotherapy explores self-relationship and interpersonal challenges through psychodynamic and somatic approaches. Sessions emphasize personal growth and healing from anxiety, depression, or trauma. The process integrates relational insights to foster meaningful life changes.
EFT Supervision
Certified EFT supervision develops therapists' skills in emotionally focused techniques. Supervision focuses on mastering the EFT model, improving relational capacities, and integrating clinical expertise. Therapists gain practical tools for couple and family work.
Parent-Teen Workshops
Hold Me Tight/Let Me Go workshops provide structured tools for parents and teens navigating relational changes. These programs improve understanding and communication through guided activities. Participants learn strategies to strengthen bonds during adolescent transitions.
People
Robert Ogner LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Certified EFT Supervisor
Robert Ogner has practiced psychotherapy since 1982, specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy since 2010. He integrates relational and somatic approaches to help clients achieve emotional healing. His work spans couple therapy, family counseling, and therapist supervision.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Couple and Family Therapy, individual psychotherapy, and workshops for parents and teens.
How does Emotionally Focused Therapy work?
EFT focuses on identifying and transforming negative interaction patterns to strengthen emotional bonds between partners and family members.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, secure online video therapy is available for clients seeking flexibility.
Are your workshops open to the public?
Workshops like Hold Me Tight/Let Me Go are offered periodically and require registration through our website.
What experience do you have with family therapy?
I have over 40 years of experience, including specialized training in intergenerational family dynamics and adolescent challenges.
Can you supervise therapists in EFT techniques?
Yes, as a certified EFT supervisor, I provide training and supervision to therapists seeking expertise in this model.
