Elizabeth Bogus

The idea of going to therapy can be overwhelming, especially when your thoughts and feelings feel out of control, complicated, or just too private to share. Many people have thoughts and feelings they don’t talk about; they don’t want anyone to know about. I believe that choosing to engage in psychotherapy is courageous. Many people who come to therapy feel frustrated or stuck in unhealthy thinking patterns, confusing relationships, and uncertainty about their career. Therapy provides a confidential, non-judgemental place to gain a deeper understanding of your feelings, gain clarity in your thoughts, and learn ways to cope with complicated aspects of life.

I have worked in human services for over 20 years and provided psychotherapy for the past 10 years, primarily working in community-based primary care settings. This experience has given me the opportunity to meet people from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences. Understanding that each person is unique, I provide a tailored approach to therapy.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, strength-based, and transparent. During the first sessions we spend time getting to know each other and for you to feel comfortable with the therapeutic process. Through these conversations, we identify one or two goals for therapy so that we have a shared understanding of what you hope to achieve.

My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and incorporates elements of narrative therapy, polyvagal therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.

As we continue to work together, I use a feedback informed approach; regularly checking in on how therapy is working for you. Your input along with the use of validated measurement tools, allows us to adjust our approach as needs and goals evolve.

I strongly feel that therapy should be a collaborative, transparent, and progressive experience. During our first session I, spend a lot of time asking questions. While I will what brought you to therapy, I’ll also ask questions that may seem unrelated at first. My goal is to get a fuller understanding of who you are and your overall life experience.

Near the end of our session I will check in with you client as to how you felt the appointment went as well as discuss how future sessions will look. Typically, follow-up sessions have far fewer questions from me and much more space for you to talk, reflect, and process.

If you have been thinking about therapy I would be honored to engage in this process with you. If you are feeling heard, I encourage you to set up a free consultation to see if we are a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you.