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As an experienced therapist with over 36 years of practice, I offer empathic and caring support to individuals and couples seeking to improve their lives.
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Donald Bender
Therapist
44 years of experience
- Virtual
- Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
- Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
My approach to therapy
My approach is personalized to each client, utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities. I have successfully treated anxiety, depression, family trauma, addiction, and ADHD. My ultimate goal is to empower clients to find meaningful solutions to life's challenges, knowing that they will have my unwavering support every step of their journey.
What you can expect from me
Although it is helpful to explore the background history of clients' problems, my primary focus is on their present life situation and giving them the best psychological tools to immediately improve their present situation and future endeavors. It is most important for me that clients experience meaningful progress in the most expedient way
Understanding isn't enough. The only thing that matters is to ensure positive and sustained change.
About me
- I identify asCaucasian, Cisgender Man
- My style isWarm, Affirming, Open Minded
Qualification and insurance
- Years of experience44 years of experience
- TrainingOther at Antioch College, MA at The University of Chicago
- License typeLMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California, California)
- Licensed in
- Insurance acceptedAetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Care details
- Top specialtiesAnxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
- More specialtiesSubstance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
- Therapy methodsCognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Jungian, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychoanalytic, Attachment Based, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Humanistic, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Structural Family, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Narrative Therapy, Brief Dynamic, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Schema, Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing
- Care typesFamily therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
- Ages servedAdults, Seniors
- LanguagesEnglish
Next available: Jun 26