
Robert Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (he, him)
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1 E Merchants Dr, Ste 300, Oswego, IL 60543
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Rob Bender, LCSW, CADC, helps clients experience immediate and sustained relief, improved mood, and enhanced performance. He supports children, adolescents and adults with identifying and building on strengths. Rob received an undergraduate degree from Illinois Benedictine and an MSW from Aurora University. He has over 20 years of experience in corporate therapy, private practice, schools, and juvenile probation. In addition to his counseling experience, Rob served as an adjunct professor for graduate and undergraduate clinical programs at Aurora University. In therapy, Rob specializes in a strength-based, solution-focused approach.
He helps individuals, families, and groups struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and more. He is client focused, supportive, and dedicated to helping people reach their goals.
Take the first step to help. Call Robert Bender now - (708) 627-2338
Let's Connect (708) 627-2338

Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Caterpillar
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (P
- Sana Benefits
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- UnityPoint
- Zelis Healthcare

Robert Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 627-2338
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Illinois / 149009158 Supervised by Angela Olson (Illinois / 180008051) Robert Bender
- Attended Aurora University, MSW, Graduated 1998
- Degree/Diploma from Benedictine University MSW / 1991
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Location
Primary Location
LifeStance Health
1 E Merchants Dr
Ste 300
Oswego, IL 60543
(708) 627-2338Additional Location
LifeStance Health
Chicago, IL 60611
(708) 627-2338Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods

Robert Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 627-2338