Sheila Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, IMH-E
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Lansing, MI 48917
Let's Connect (517) 305-2706

Are you are struggling with a life transition (birth of baby, postpartum depression, parenting issues, divorce, grief/loss), struggling with anxiety/depression or wrestling with boundary issues? Sometimes getting to the next chapter can seem ominous when pain is intense. Transformation is possible…I truly believe it! I have also experienced such as a cancer survivor and more. There is hope, a ‘second chance’ and restoration for you. I have worked as a therapist over 25 years with various situations.
It is a privilege and an honor to hear your story, witness your experience and walk along side of you on your journey.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Sheila Bender now - (517) 305-2706
Let's Connect (517) 305-2706

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Care Network
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- McLaren
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Physicians Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Sheila Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, IMH-E
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (517) 305-2706
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801078876 Sheila Bender
- In Practice for 26 years
- Attended Michigan State University, MSW, Graduated 1999
Education and Years In Practice
Sheila Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, IMH-E
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (517) 305-2706
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Adoption
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Sheila Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, IMH-E
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (517) 305-2706
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Sheila Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, IMH-E
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (517) 305-2706
Location
Nearby Areas
Sheila Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, IMH-E
Take the first step to help. Call now - (517) 305-2706