We all experience challenges in our lives that make us feel stuck and alone. This is an inevitable part of being human. Psychotherapy helps us understand more clearly what's going on in our lives. It helps us to develop new tools and perspectives about ourselves and the relationships we care about so that we can make better decisions, strive for and achieve personal goals, and find an inner sense of peace and wellbeing.
My approach to therapy is warm, caring, and straight-forward. I have worked as a psychologist in my Carlsbad private practice for over 20 years and I am fortunate to genuinely love what I do. I have worked with adults on a wide range of issues, and mainly specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationships, stress, grief, and loss.
My approach to therapy is warm, caring, and straight-forward. I have worked as a psychologist in my Carlsbad private practice for over 20 years and I am fortunate to genuinely love what I do. I have worked with adults on a wide range of issues, and mainly specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationships, stress, grief, and loss.
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Depression is a very common and devastating condition. It's a mood disorder that often causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in people and things that normally bring joy. It changes your outlook on life and effects how you think, feel, behave and relate to others. When depressed you may struggle with doing day-to-day activities and may feel overwhelmed and hopeless.
Worrying is a natural reaction to life's stressful moments. For some people however, their anxiety is so severe and persistent, they cannot stop the worry. The anxiety interferes with their ability to work, connect with others and even their health. That is when it is a good time to reach out and call a therapist.
Throughout our lives we all experience grief and loss. It is inevitable and yet it feels so overwhelming and lonely. We often have few tools to deal with the emotions accompanying the loss and few tools to manage the changes in our lives that result from the loss. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, a pet, career, relationship or a life transition, learn to stay connected and process your loss.
My approach to couples therapy is to work with an individual member of the couple. Often times when relationships are strained and conflictual, it is better to work one on one with the therapist confidentially, before talking with your significant other. By doing so, you can resolve some of your own issues that impact the relationship and grow to understand your spouse/partner in the safety and privacy of the therapist's office.
PMDD is not your regular PMS. This serious condition creates marked distress that interferes with your daily life, work and relationships. Starting 10 days to two weeks prior to the onset of your period, some women experience a wide variety of symptoms that include mood swings, anxiety, depression, irritability, and multiple physical symptoms.
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Cary Cotten
Jul 02, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
Dr. Benderly is an incredible therapist and person. When I started with her, I was in a pretty dark place. She has been able to help me see that there is light in this world. More than that, she has helped me realize that I can be hopeful about the future. I wish there were more than 5 stars to recommend her.
Dr. Benderly is an incredible therapist and person. When I started with her, I was in a pretty dark place. She has been able to help me see that there is light in this world. More than that, she has helped me realize that I can be hopeful about the future. I wish there were more than 5 stars to recommend her.
Vannesa S.
Mar 16, 2017
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Dr. Benderly has been an immeasurable source of guidance and support. She is wise and caring with honest and helpful feedback. Most importantly, she is genuinely concerned about her patient's welfare and progress. She has just been a wonderful resource and I cannot recommend her more highly.
Her guidance has been invaluable in helping me observe, think through and move beyond several tough times. She has an uncanny ability to disentangle complex past experiences that effect our decisions today, and provide useful and actionable suggestions on how to deal with them.
It's clear that she
Her guidance has been invaluable in helping me observe, think through and move beyond several tough times. She has an uncanny ability to disentangle complex past experiences that effect our decisions today, and provide useful and actionable suggestions on how to deal with them.
It's clear that she
Adam A.
Mar 17, 2016
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Dr. Benderly is smart, compassionate and the consummate professional. I can't recommend her services enough! I started seeing her last year to deal with a difficult time, and she's been nothing short of amazing.
She brings a combination of deep professional knowledge of her craft with soul. She very clearly cares deeply about her clients.
One thing to note is that if you call, you will almost certainly have to leave a message because she doesn't answer her phone during sessions. (If you're like me, most of the time you just hang up and never call back -- don't
She brings a combination of deep professional knowledge of her craft with soul. She very clearly cares deeply about her clients.
One thing to note is that if you call, you will almost certainly have to leave a message because she doesn't answer her phone during sessions. (If you're like me, most of the time you just hang up and never call back -- don't
