Kristi Bender LCSW-C

Accepting Clients

At Sweet Rock Therapy, I provide counseling with a common sense approach.

Clinical Social Worker in Maryland

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Sweet Rock Therapy provides support for: - individuals, couples, and families. - Anxiety, depression, and life stress - Marriage and parenting challenges. - Faith-informed counseling and Life coaching.

My Background and Approach

At Sweet Rock Therapy, I provide counseling with a common sense approach. Therapy looks a little different. As a licensed clinical social worker for over 30 years, with a more traditional perspective, I believe in the strength of the individual, the importance of personal responsibility, and the value of faith, family, and discipline in the healing process. While many therapists take a passive, emotion-first approach, I focus on helping you take practical steps toward lasting change - without compromising your values. Sweet Rock Therapy offers: - A traditional, solution -focused mindset. - Encouragement of self-reliance and resilience. -Respect for faith, traditional values, and personal accountability. - Direct, honest guidance with compassion.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. During the first session we will explore what brought you to therapy and discuss the best ways to help you move forward. I am very reality and factual in my approach and focus on your individual strength and personal responsibility. I will help you take practical steps toward lasting change without compromising your values.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Relationship Counseling

Other Techniques

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Aging Concerns Alzheimer's Anxiety

Other Issues

  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW-C, State of Maryland · #08686
Years in practice
32 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Christianity

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 32 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 150/session

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