Now Accepting New Clients
I'm glad you're here. I practice PhD-Level Counseling and Coaching services for growth and change in life, relationships, and career. The proven approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is my primary modality for individuals and the research-based Gottman Method for Healthy Relationships guides my work for and with couples.
I am open to seeing anyone but offer specialized expertise for Men and Couples, including Porn and Sexual Addictions. I've been honored to help people improve their quality of life for more than 18 years. I'm a South Carolina native, and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Furman University (BA), Duke University (MDiv), Mercer University (MS), and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (PhD). I'm a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (SC, GA).
As a longtime runner with many distance races under my belt, I understand the challenges and rewards of setting your goals and investing the work to cross the finish line. I value the opportunity to help you reach your goals with a supportive, nonjudgmental approach.
For those who find faith orientation meaningful, my background includes pastoral experience and theological education.
Talk-Based
Strategic, Structured Approach
Small Practice for Personal Focus on Clients
Office and Video Meeting Options
Licensed to serve clients in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina
Why focus on men? Men are an under-served population in counseling, as many guys feel reluctant to seek help, and when they do, approaches and office settings can tend to be overly feminine. Dr. Bozard developed this space where guys can talk it out. Get help where you don't feel judged as a man or that you need to censor what you say. Some issues can look different in males. Sometimes guys are just more comfortable opening up with another guy. Dr. Bozard understands and is comfortable helping you with private concerns like porn use, sexual addiction and performance, and other forms of addiction. Athletes, young professionals, seasoned adults, students, and military are among the range of men who've benefitted. Learn about Dr. Bozard's program to free men from Porn and Sexual Addiction.
There are many approaches to couple and marriage counseling. Gottman Method is among the very best. Dr. Bozard completed two rounds of specialized training in Gottman Method, the most highly researched, science-based approach to helping couples. Communication, sex, money, and infidelity are some of the concerns couples have found help with. The exclusive Gottman relationship assessment applied early in your process offers valuable insights about the health and problem areas of your relationship. Learn how to lean toward one another instead of drifting apart. Read more about Dr. Bozard's work with couples.
Anxiety and Stress
Relationship Issues
Sexual Issues
Social Anxiety
Depression
Pornography
Sexual Addiction
Video-Gaming Addiction
Alcohol/Substance Use
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem
Trauma
Quarter-Life Crisis (20s-30s)
Masculinity and Men's Identity
Gay/Bi Concerns
Assertiveness
Anger Management
Cheating/Infidelity
Spirituality
Body Image
And More
Coaching helps people make progress in their lives in order to attain greater fulfillment, such as by improving their careers, wellness, and overall quality of life. Coaching can help clarify personal goals, identify obstacles holding a person back, and develop strategies for overcoming each obstacle. By creating these strategies, coaching builds upon the client’s unique skills and gifts. Life coaching is not counseling. Coaching is typically more directive, goal-driven, and accountability-focused than therapy. It does not treat mood disorders, mental health disturbances, or trauma from past events.
COLUMBIA, SC
2805 Millwood Avenue
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GREENVILLE, SC-NEW OFFICE!
3E Cleveland Court
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Now Seeing Clients by Video
Office Appointments Begin in September
Video Counseling Sessions Available throughout South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina
Video Coaching Sessions Available in all other states
We understand why people sometimes desire to utilize insurance for services. Unfortunately, use of insurance comes with risks, including security concerns about where your personal and diagnostic information may go, potential to impact your future eligibility for life and disability insurance, and potential for the insurance company to audit records and demand repayment from you. This practice is out of network with all insurance and has opted out of Medicare to safeguard client privacy and confidentiality--and keep the focus on YOU.
Monthly Superbill statements are provided upon request for clients to submit their own Out of Network claims.
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