Gaylen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
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Many of the men and couples I work with feel stuck in cycles around pornography, sexual habits, or intimacy concerns that are quietly eroding confidence and connection. These struggles often come with anxiety, low mood, and a lot of shame - even when everything else in life looks "fine." I regularly work with individuals and couples together when sexual concerns are impacting trust, communication, and intimacy. I am a capable guide who will respect your individuality and choices along the way while providing you a sureness of foot that only experience can provide.
My approach is practical, non-shaming, and grounded in real relationship dynamics. I don't moralize sexual behavior - we focus on impact, values, and choice. This work for me is finding the right solutions. Solutions that lead you and your partner to places that ultimately make sense to both of you, they are right for you.
I am honest and joy filled, a good humored guy, unwaveringly convinced of the essential goodness that underlies all of us, even when we fail. For a "better feel" for who I am, take a look at my blog on my website.
Call or Email Gaylen Bendewald now for a free 15 minute consultation - (605) 956-4114
Let's Connect (605) 956-4114
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, VenmoInsurance
- Avera Health Plans
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Sanford Health Plan
- Wellmark BCBS
Gaylen Bendewald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (605) 956-4114
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Dakota / 444 Gaylen Bendewald
- Attended The University of Iowa, Graduated 1977
- Certificate from South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners LCSW~PIP / 1982
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Gaylen Bendewald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (605) 956-4114
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Anxiety
- Sex Therapy
Expertise
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Ketamine assisted integration
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Gaylen Bendewald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (605) 956-4114
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Marriage decision therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Gaylen Bendewald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (605) 956-4114
Location
Primary Location
Clock Tower Building
2525 West Main Street
Suite 214
Rapid City, SD 57702
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Nearby Areas
Counties
Gaylen Bendewald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Call for a free consultation now - (605) 956-4114