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Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
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Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
195 South Broadway Street, Suite 205, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Let's Connect (805) 552-5239
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Practice is now accepting new clients! We are owned and operated by an LMFT, with a PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis and an MA in Psychology. Collectively we have over 25 years of experience providing mental health and behavioral health services to adults, teens, families, couples, and children as young as 2 years old. Our goal is to help you help yourself and develop a strong sense of self by discovering the root cause of the issue that you are having within a supportive and safe environment.
We have extensive experience working with children and adults on issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, anger management, autism, substance use/abuse & custody/divorce. We aim to use the most effective methods to achieve your goals for personal growth so you can handle whatever comes your way.
Our commitment to our clients is to foster each therapeutic relationship in an open, accepting, and honest way in a safe and supportive environment that creates a space for healing and change. The practice includes Associate MFTs as well as LMFTs and no matter the issue, we can find a therapist for you that specializes in the help you seek.
Call or Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 552-5239

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

195 South Broadway Street

Suite 205

Santa Maria, CA 93455 map

(805) 552-5239
Website
We currently have openings for in person therapy sessions in our Orcutt office.
I specialize in Coping Skills, Parenting and ADHD 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (805) 552-5239
Photo of Dr. Candace Bendele - Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. , Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

195 South Broadway Street

Suite 205

Santa Maria, CA 93455 map

(805) 552-5239
Website
We currently have openings for in person therapy sessions in our Orcutt office.
I specialize in Coping Skills, Parenting and ADHD 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
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We accept Private Pay currently for individual, couples, and family therapy sessions. We do provide a Super Bill to clients who want to pursue insurance reimbursement for a PPO insurance plan.
Photo of Dr. Candace Bendele - Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. , Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 552-5239
"
We accept Private Pay currently for individual, couples, and family therapy sessions. We do provide a Super Bill to clients who want to pursue insurance reimbursement for a PPO insurance plan.
Photo of Dr. Candace Bendele - Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. , Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 552-5239

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Candace Bendele

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 78340 Candace Bendele
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 18 years
  • Attended The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, PhD Applied Behavior Analysis, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Behavior Analyst Certification Board 1-15-18189 / 2015
  • Degree/Diploma from Chapman University MA Psychology / 2009
Photo of Dr. Candace Bendele - Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. , Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (805) 552-5239
Photo of Dr. Candace Bendele - Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. , Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (805) 552-5239

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Coping Skills
  • Parenting
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Cancer
  • Child
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
Photo of Dr. Candace Bendele - Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. , Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Do these issues align with your needs? or (805) 552-5239
Photo of Dr. Candace Bendele - Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. , Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Do these issues align with your needs? or (805) 552-5239

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Gestalt
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay
Photo of Dr. Candace Bendele - Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. , Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (805) 552-5239
Photo of Dr. Candace Bendele - Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. , Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (805) 552-5239

Groups

Location

Primary Location

195 South Broadway Street

Suite 205

Santa Maria, CA 93455

(805) 552-5239

Nearby Areas

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We currently have openings for in person therapy sessions in our Orcutt office.
Photo of Dr. Candace Bendele - Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. , Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 552-5239
"
We currently have openings for in person therapy sessions in our Orcutt office.
Photo of Dr. Candace Bendele - Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. , Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 552-5239