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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C

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Somerset, PA 15501
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Somerset, PA 15501
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You may be experiencing anxiety, intrusive thoughts or memories about a situation that continue to invade your thinking. These symptoms can often be addressed through unique Trauma treatment methods that typically provide relief more rapidly.
EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue or completing homework between sessions. EMDR therapy allows the brain to resume its natural healing process. EMDR therapy is designed to resolve unprocessed traumatic memory. See this intro video... youtu.be/Pkfln-ZtWeY
Whatever you might be experiencing, I am ready to do my best at helping you to find a more satisfying life.
Call or Bender Counseling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (814) 701-0597

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Somerset, PA 15501

(814) 701-0597

Bender Counseling

Salisbury, PA 15558

Website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Eating Disorders 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (814) 701-0597
Photo of Tom Bender - Bender Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Somerset, PA 15501

(814) 701-0597

Bender Counseling

Salisbury, PA 15558

Website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Eating Disorders 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Couple Sessions $125
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • Coventry
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Highmark
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I am in Network with Blue Cross and some other insurers. However, we've partnered with Mentaya, a service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out-of-network benefits.
Photo of Tom Bender - Bender Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Bender Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (814) 701-0597
"
I am in Network with Blue Cross and some other insurers. However, we've partnered with Mentaya, a service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out-of-network benefits.
Photo of Tom Bender - Bender Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Bender Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (814) 701-0597

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Tom Bender

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW016524 Tom Bender
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 37 years
  • Attended University of Pittsburgh, MSW, Graduated 2005
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Approved Consultant - EMDRIA Approved Consultant / 2019
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Bender Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (814) 701-0597
Photo of Tom Bender - Bender Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Bender Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (814) 701-0597

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Eating Disorders

Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Child
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
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I work with clients who have struggled with trauma in their lives. The most efficient use of EMDR is with Intensive Therapy Retreat. (call for more information). During the initial sessions we will focus on assessment and planning for the therapy process. Clients report some quick relief of symptoms with more sustained and deeper heling as we move along.
Photo of Tom Bender - Bender Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Bender Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (814) 701-0597
"
I work with clients who have struggled with trauma in their lives. The most efficient use of EMDR is with Intensive Therapy Retreat. (call for more information). During the initial sessions we will focus on assessment and planning for the therapy process. Clients report some quick relief of symptoms with more sustained and deeper heling as we move along.
Photo of Tom Bender - Bender Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Bender Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (814) 701-0597

2 Endorsements

Adam Kleinman-Immediate Availability
Adam Kleinman-Immediate Availability
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
I have known Tom for 8 years. I first connected with him at an emdr training. He has excellent clinical skills and really cares about his clients. I would recommend him to anyone in need of mental health services. 5 Stars!
Amanda Mackanos
Amanda Mackanos
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerMSNCRNPPMHNP
Tom is an expert in EMDR therapy and I highly recommend him for anyone seeking this specialty.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Flash Technique
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Tom Bender - Bender Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Bender Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (814) 701-0597
Photo of Tom Bender - Bender Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Bender Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (814) 701-0597

Location

Primary Location

Somerset, PA 15501

(814) 701-0597

Additional Location

Bender Counseling

Salisbury, PA 15558

(814) 701-0597
Photo of Tom Bender - Bender Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Bender Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Call for a free consultation now - (814) 701-0597
Photo of Tom Bender - Bender Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Bender Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Call for a free consultation now - (814) 701-0597