Featured Guest: Nick Bognar | Psychotherapist
Website: www.nickbognartherapy.com / www.nickbognarcoaching.com
Therapy and Relationship Building:
For Men and Adults with Immigrant Parents
Have you ever thought about going to therapy but felt unsure whether it's right for you?
Or struggled to build meaningful relationships while feeling like you don't quite belong?
For adults with immigrant parents, seeking therapy, setting boundaries, and building a supportive community and talking about your needs can come with unique challenges.
You may have grown up learning to prioritize your family’s needs, keep your struggles to yourself, or always be used to figuring things out on your own.
But what if getting support could help you build better relationships, feel more confident in yourself, and show up for the people you love without constantly putting yourself last?
In this episode of Empowered with Immigrant Parents, I'm joined by Nick Bogner, a psychotherapist in Pasadena, California, who specializes in men's issues. We talk about what therapy actually looks like, how to find a therapist who feels right for you, and why you don't have to share your deepest struggles before you're ready.
Nick also shares his approach to building relationships, creating a supportive professional community, and connecting with people who share your values. We explore why putting yourself out there can feel uncomfortable, how your assumptions might keep you from forming meaningful connections, and how to show up in more spaces that you may be comfortable with.
If you've ever wondered about therapy, worried or struggled to ask for help, or wondered whether there's a place for you in a particular community, check out this episode.
Let's create EVEN more supportive, meaningful relationships so that you can live more of your life while also caring for your parents.
🎧 Listen to the full episode HERE
More about Nick Bognar:
Nick Bognar is a practicing psychotherapist based in Pasadena, California, who focuses on men’s issues and helps men navigate relationships, emotions, personal growth, and the challenges of everyday life. He takes a practical, compassionate, and often humorous approach to therapy, creating a space where men can feel comfortable opening up and getting the support they need.Outside of his clinical work, Nick supervises therapists as they build their own practices and coaches mental health professionals who want to create fulfilling and sustainable careers. He’s passionate about making therapy more approachable and helping people understand how it can actually support them. When he’s not working, Nick loves cats—although he remains deeply troubled by their apparent indifference toward him.
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Episode Timeline:
04:38 - What Does Therapy Actually Look Like
5:07 - How Therapy Can Help You Change Your Relationships
8:28 - Why Men May Hesitate to Seek Therapy
10:53 - How to Know If Your Therapist Is the Right Fit
12:15 - Finding the Right Therapist
15:41 - When Therapy Is Recommended For You
17:01 - Why Building Trust Comes Before Opening Up
19:31 - How to Find People Who Share Your Values
21:15 - How to Build Relationships When It Doesn't Come Naturally
26:51 - Nick’s Hope: Making Therapy More Accessible
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