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Elaine Bender

LPC, NCC Elaine Bender
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Coping Skills, PTSD, Borderline Personality, Trauma, Domestic Abuse,
In network with Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield,

Introduction

Welcome! The decision to consider therapy is a huge positive step, and I'm so glad you're here. I'm Elaine, a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Whole Life Counseling. I utilize my experience in mental and behavioral health to help teens and young adults overcome personal and relational obstacles, take emotional risks, set boundaries, and build healthy and meaningful lives. I work to treat mood- and anxiety-related problems, as well as relationship issues and challenges with unwanted emotions and behaviors. I often work with clients that may have not had previous success in therapy but who find improvement through our active work to bridge the gaps in emotional and relational skills that cause persistent problems. I'm trained in brief and prolonged trauma processing models to help you move past your childhood or relational pain.​ ​In therapy, I will listen to and support you, and at times, challenge the unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that are no longer serving you. Together we will navigate the issues that are preventing you from experiencing wholeness, and work to build a life worth living. I understand how challenging it is to make sustainable changes in our lives. It is my honor to walk alongside clients in their journeys toward emotional and relational health and wholeness. Sound like a good fit? I encourage you to reach out to me to schedule an appointment!

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPC #10971 (OK)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Groups

Communities

  • Feminism
  • Vegetarian/Vegan

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Elaine Bender accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • HealthChoice Oklahoma

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Psychotherapy $100 - $130
  • Intake (First) Session $155 - $175

Locations

51st & Lewis
2417 E 53rd St
Tulsa, OK 74105-6600
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Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Mental Health Counseling - Oklahoma State University
  • Master's Degree, Organizational Leadership - Oral Roberts University

Certifications

  • National Certified Counselor
  • DBT Intensive

FAQ

Is Elaine Bender accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Elaine Bender is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Elaine Bender offer telehealth appointments? Elaine Bender does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Elaine Bender specialize in? Elaine Bender specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, Behavioral Issues, Borderline Personality, Coping Skills, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Emotional Abuse, Fears/Phobias, Grief, Loneliness, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorders, Personality Disorder, PTSD, Relationship Issues, and Trauma.
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