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Gregory Bendau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
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3744 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression, guilt or low self-esteem? Do you find yourself avoiding social engagements or so preoccupied with excessive worrying? Finding ways to navigate these difficult feelings can help you get back on track. I use a psychodynamic approach and CBT that focuses on uncovering patterns of behavior and ways of relating to ourselves and others that are often outside of our awareness. I also consider how our past impacts who we are today. Through acceptance and empathy, we will establish a trusting therapeutic relationship and work together toward your personal growth and self-discovery.
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I specialize in treating individuals suffering from chronic worry, feelings of depression, and low self-worth due to childhood trauma. Our patterns of thoughts, behaviors and emotional reactions began forming early in childhood. Gaining insight into our own trauma allows us to more fully accept who we are and form new habits for a fulfilled life.
I also specialize in couples therapy. I aim to help you and your partner create a safe emotional space and develop effective communication patterns. Thus, you and your partner can collaboratively resolve conflicts and restore healthy intimacy. If you would like help moving forward toward an enriching, meaningful life, please schedule your free consultation.
Call or Email Gregory Bendau now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 301-0295
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Couple Sessions $150
- Pay by Health Savings Account, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 301-0295
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Gregory Bendau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / AMFT 124339 Supervised by Hong Jeong (California / LCSW 87224) Gregory Bendau
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
1137 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(818) 301-0295Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Gregory Bendau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT