Whitney Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW (she, they)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
400 West Martin Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401
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Through supportive connection and partnership, I believe recovery is possible; and I am enthusiastic about being a part of that process. Having graduated from Shippensburg University with a BA in Psychology, I obtained my Masters in Social Work after working in the mental health field for over a decade. My experience includes working through symptoms of trauma, anxiety, schizophrenia, depression, bipolar, and other mood disorders. I passionately serve folks on the autism spectrum, and in the LGBTQ+ and aging populations. I also recognize and enjoy the challenges that come with working with diverse populations.
I work to dismantle the power dynamics that interfere with the therapeutic process. I am at my best when working with those who need elevated levels of support and those experiencing persistent mental health needs. My person-centered, strength-based approach to therapy includes a focus on anti-oppressive empowerment, grounded in partnership.
Believing that you are the expert in your own life allows me to embrace cultural humility and seek an openness in understanding those I serve. I believe in self-determination, empowering you to make your own choices and to find success within yourself. Give me a call to discuss how we, together, can take control of your mental health symptoms.
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health of WV
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Highmark
- Medicaid
- Peak Health
- The Health Plan
- Wellpoint
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Whitney Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of West Virginia / BP00946277 Supervised by Nicholas Trietsch (West Virginia / DP00944163) Whitney Bender
- In Practice for 14 Years
- Membership with NASW 886795272 / 2018
- Attended Shippensburg University , Master of Social Work
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Whitney Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Transgender
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (304) 317-3019
Whitney Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (304) 317-3019
Whitney Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (304) 317-3019
Whitney Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW