Chris Bogart, PhD
Executive Director
Dr. Chris Bogart is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping children, teens, young adults, and their families better understand and navigate emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. As co-founder of Sasco River Center, he is known for his warm, collaborative style and his ability to translate complex clinical insights into practical, real-world strategies that families can actually use. Dr. Bogart specializes in working with adolescents and young adults coping with ADHD, anxiety and depression, using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a family systems perspective to create meaningful, lasting change. He partners closely with parents and schools, helping to build clarity, confidence, and a path forward for each child and family he works with.
Co-founder of Sasco River Center and former founder of Southfield Center for Development—one of Connecticut’s first multidisciplinary child development centers. Former Director of Psychology at Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center and staff psychologist at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.
Comprehensive psychoeducational and ADHD evaluations; therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults; specialized expertise in ADHD, executive functions, anxiety and depression using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) integrated with a family systems approach.
- Masters of Science and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, American University
- Undergraduate degree, Georgetown University
Dr. Bogart works closely with parents, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that insights from therapy and evaluations translate into meaningful support at home and in school. He serves as a consultant to public school districts, such as Westport, Darien, and Wilton; and independent day schools including New Canaan Country School, Seven Acres Montessori, and The Children’s School.
A sought-after speaker, Dr. Bogart regularly presents parent workshops and community talks on topics such as anxiety, executive functioning, ADHD, and child development. He also leads highly regarded professional development workshops for educators, helping teachers better understand and support the students in their classrooms.
Dr. Bogart is deeply committed to social justice and community engagement. He has been actively involved with several local nonprofit organizations, contributing his time and expertise to support children, families, and broader community well-being.
Chris is an unapologetic Philadelphia Eagles fan and was proudly in attendance when the Birds won their first Super Bowl.
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” — James Baldwin
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee