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Gaylen Bendewald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
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2525 West Main Street, Suite 214, Rapid City, SD 57702
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People ask me how I am able to listen to people's problems all day without going crazy and getting depressed myself. The fact is, if that was all that there was to it -listening to people's problems - I probably would go crazy. The great joy in my work, and the satisfaction, is in seeing people get better. This desire keeps me on the learners edge, and it is my passion. I am a capable guide who will respect your individuality and choices along the way while providing you a sureness of foot that only experience can provide.
I am as excited today as I was 40 plus years ago to do this work. I find a deep satisfaction in helping people find peace in their lives, and harmony in their relationships. This work for me is finding the right solutions. Solutions that are unique to your situation. Solutions that lead you to places that ultimately make sense to you, they are right for you.
I have spent my life attempting to live a life of integrity. I am honest and joy filled, good humored, unwaveringly convinced of the essential goodness that underlies all of us, even when we fail. For a "better feel" for who I am, take a look at my blog on my website.
Call or Email Gaylen Bendewald now for a free 15 minute consultation - (605) 956-4114
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Paypal, Venmo
Insurance
- Avera Health Plans
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Sanford Health Plan
- Wellmark BCBS
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Gaylen Bendewald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Dakota / 444 Gaylen Bendewald
- Certificate from South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners LCSW~PIP / 1982
- Attended The University of Iowa, Graduated 1977
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Anxiety
- Sex Therapy
Expertise
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Ketamine assisted integration
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Marriage decision therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Clock Tower Building
2525 West Main Street
Suite 214
Rapid City, SD 57702
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Nearby Areas
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Gaylen Bendewald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW