Joshua Bogart (He/Him/His)

Attachment Theory

As babies, we come into the world quickly forming relationships with our caregivers. Those caregivers can either be a source of safety and connection or a distant or harsh parent. As children dependent on our caregivers we begin to create safety for ourselves in any way we can. As we grow older we carry these ways of survival with us which plays out in our adult relationships. These may manifest in us as codependency, low self-esteem, and people-pleasing.

Emotionally Focused

I have ongoing training in Emotionally Focused therapy. EFT is an attachment-based therapy that helps clients face existential life issues by creating a strong sense of self and resiliency. This type of therapy is experiential and offers corrective experiences to help clients relate better to themselves and others in a safe and secure way.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Our minds are actually made up of sub-personalities. We may have our "work part" or "romantic part" and our work will be to get to know these different parts and understand what they do for our internal system. IFS believes we have an inherent self that can lead these parts in healthy ways by showing them compassion and a sense of self-leadership. This therapy will help the parts begin to trust the self.

Humanistic 

Humanistic therapy is a here-and-now approach. This type of therapy creates an atmosphere of empathy, unconditional positive regard, and trust between therapist and client. This approach doesn't dwell on pathology and incorporates the whole person as they find their search for meaning and purpose.

Codependency

Those suffering from codependency may be feeling like they have to give up themselves in order to make the relationship work. Often times you may put the other person's needs ahead of your own because if you don't the other person may realize they don't love you and leave you. You may have thoughts of "If I am not helpful, useful, or what my partner needs me to be then they are going to leave me" These are all scary thoughts! We can unpack them in a safe space together.

Relationship / Marriage Issues

I help individuals or couples dealing with communication issues in their relationships. In individual I help you realize your role in the relationship and insight into why you may be doing the things you do based on things from your past relationships. In couple therapy, I provide a space where you can foster a closer connection to your partner and realize the ways in which you may activate each other.

LGBTQ Issues

Being a part of the LGBT+ community I understand what it means to be burdened with feeling unaccepted in certain parts of society. These messages we get from the world can seep into our souls and make us feel unloveable, unwanted, and that we just don't belong. As a gay man, I want to provide a safe place for my community to be able to have candid conversations about LGBT+ issues with someone who also deals with them and can understand easier what it means to be a part of our marginalized group

Loss or Grief

Loss and grief manifest in our lives in so many different ways. It may be the loss of a relationship, a job, or moving to somewhere new. You may also be dealing with the death of a loved one or a pet. Therapy is a place where you can allow yourself to grieve without feeling the pressure of "I have to be over this." I hope to provide a space where you don't have to pretend to not grieve, your grief is allowed here.