Business Details
44 Years
experience
Psychotherapy Services in Encino, CA
Robert Ogner LCSW has dedicated his professional life to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate emotional challenges and build stronger connections. With over four decades of experience since 1982, he specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a research-backed approach that addresses relationship distress and fosters secure attachment. His practice integrates psychodynamic, somatic, and narrative therapies to help clients connect with their authentic selves and improve interpersonal dynamics.Robert emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and ongoing learning, maintaining active engagement with the EFT community to refine his expertise. He offers tailored therapy sessions for couples, families, and individuals, alongside educational workshops like the Hold Me Tight/Let Me Go Program. His commitment to creating safe, transformative spaces underscores his belief in therapy as a tool for healing and meaningful life growth.
Services
Couple Therapy
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
EFT Supervision
Hold Me Tight Program
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized experience in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
- Our approach integrates attachment theory with practical, client-centered interventions.
- We provide evidence-based programs for strengthening parent-teen relationships.
- Our practice combines psychodynamic depth with somatic and narrative techniques.
- We maintain active supervision and collaboration within the EFT community.
Services
Couple Therapy
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy helps partners rebuild trust and intimacy by addressing negative interaction patterns. Through guided sessions, couples learn to communicate more effectively, deepen emotional connection, and create a secure relationship foundation. This approach focuses on attachment needs and fosters mutual understanding to resolve conflicts and strengthen bonds.
Individual Therapy
Individual sessions focus on self-exploration and emotional growth using psychodynamic and somatic approaches. Clients work through anxiety, depression, or life transitions while developing greater self-awareness and healthier relationship patterns. The therapy emphasizes personal strengths and fosters resilience through a supportive, collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Family Therapy
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy addresses parent-child relationship challenges and generational dynamics. Sessions help families break negative communication cycles, improve emotional responsiveness, and strengthen intergenerational bonds. The approach focuses on creating secure attachment patterns to enhance family cohesion and adaptability during life transitions.
EFT Supervision
Certified EFT supervision provides professional development for therapists mastering Emotionally Focused Therapy. Supervision includes case consultation, skill development, and integration of EFT techniques through collaborative learning. This structured program supports therapists in refining their clinical practice and achieving certification in the EFT model.
Hold Me Tight Program
This educational program strengthens parent-teen relationships through structured conversations and interactive exercises. Participants learn communication strategies to navigate adolescence and emerging adulthood while building mutual understanding. The workshop creates opportunities for emotional connection and improved family dynamics during transitional life stages.
People
Robert Ogner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Robert Ogner has practiced psychotherapy since 1982, specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy since 2010. He integrates psychodynamic, somatic, and narrative approaches to help clients build stronger relationships and personal resilience. His work emphasizes attachment theory and collaborative learning, with a focus on continuous professional development through EFT supervision and community engagement.
Questions
What types of therapy do you specialize in?
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and families, along with individual psychodynamic and somatic therapies.
How long have you been in practice?
I have practiced psychotherapy since 1982, with a focus on EFT since 2010.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, secure online video therapy sessions are available for your convenience.
What is the Hold Me Tight Program?
It's an educational workshop for parents and teens to strengthen bonds through structured conversations and activities.
Do you provide supervision for other therapists?
Yes, I offer EFT supervision for therapists seeking certification in this specialized approach.
