Kristi Bender

At Sweet Rock Therapy, I provide counseling with a common sense approach. Therapy looks a little different. As a licensed clinical social worker with a more traditional perspective, I believe in the strength of the individual, the importance of personal responsibility, and the value of faith, family, and discipline in the healing process.

Sweet Rock Therapy provides support for: - individuals, couples, and families. - Anxiety, depression, and life stress - Marriage and parenting challenges. - Faith-informed counseling and Life coaching.

I have been a social worker for over 30 years. I spent 20 years working with adults through Adult Protective Services and I have been working in an educational setting for the past 12 years with children and teenagers. I am licensed in Maryland and have a broad range of knowledge.

While many therapists take a passive, emotion-first approach, I focus on helping you take practical steps toward lasting change - without compromising your values.

Sweet Rock Therapy offers: - A traditional, solution -focused mindset. - Encouragement of self-reliance and resilience. -Respect for faith, traditional values, and personal accountability. - Direct, honest guidance with compassion.

I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients better understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. During our first session, we'll discuss what brings you to therapy, explore your goals, and determine the best path forward together. As therapy progresses, I'll help you identify patterns that may be contributing to stress and anxiety.