Eric Bender
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7831 East Bush Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN 55439
Let's Connect (952) 260-2983

Eric brings a compassionate, collaborative, and fun approach to working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. He strives to create a safe environment for clients to share their stories and learn more about themselves and their world. Eric encourages growth by providing tools to better understand emotions and the way they influence our daily lives. Eric completed his Master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Wisconsin–Stout. He has experience providing individual, family, and group therapy in adolescent day treatment, outpatient, and in home settings.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Children and Adolescents Adults Anxiety Depression Relationship Issues Adjustment Disorder Anger Management Behavioral Issues Blended Families Divorce Family Conflict Fears/Phobias Life Transitions Panic Disorders Parenting Peer Relationships Suicidal Ideation Social Anxiety Separation Anxiety Self Esteem School Issues
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Optum
- Out of Network
Eric Bender
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (952) 260-2983
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 2835 Eric Bender
- In Practice for 16 years
- License: State of Wi MPSW Joint Board 2201-124 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Eric Bender
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (952) 260-2983
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child and Adolescence
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Video Game Addiction
Eric Bender
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (952) 260-2983
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Eric Bender
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (952) 260-2983
Location
Primary Location
Eric Bender LLC
7831 East Bush Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 260-2983Email me