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

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 Email Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 552-5239
Let's Connect (805) 552-5239

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 552-5239
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 78340 Candace Bendele
- In Practice for 18 years
- Attended The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, PhD Applied Behavior Analysis, Graduated 2023
- Certificate from Behavior Analyst Certification Board 1-15-18189 / 2015
- Degree/Diploma from Chapman University MA Psychology / 2009
Marriage & Family Therapist: Candace Bendele
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email 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
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Do these issues align with your needs? Email 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
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (805) 552-5239
Groups
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc. provides in person services in the Orcutt/Santa Maria area and telehealth-based services throughout California. We work with all ages from toddlers through adulthood, including couples and families.
Expertise
ADHD
Anxiety
Divorce
Session Cost
$130-$230
Group Meets
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 8 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Location
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
195 South Broadway
Suite 205
Orcutt, CA 93455
Email Dr. Candace Bendele about this group or call - (805) 552-5239
Location
Nearby Areas
Bendele Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA-D
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 552-5239