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Susan Bender

MEd Think Happy Live Healthy
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Child or Adolescent, ADD/ADHD
In network with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Introduction

Prior to joining the team full-time at Think Happy Live Healthy, I worked as a school psychologist in the preschool, elementary, middle, and high school setting in Northern Virginia. Throughout my career, I worked in public schools that have students with diverse cultural, linguistic, and social-economic backgrounds. I specialize in conducting individual counseling, administering comprehensive psychological evaluations, providing behavior and/or academic intervention consultation with school staff, and providing consultations to parents around the special education process. In addition, I have experience in working with Spanish-speaking families by providing bilingual assessments and consultations with parents regarding their child’s social-emotional development and needs. I provide a holistic, goal-directed, and evidence-based approach to help the client achieve a thorough understanding of their individual needs. By challenging negative thoughts or behavioral patterns, I strive to help them identify and build on their strengths, develop problem-solving skills, coping skills, and resilience.

Highlights

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

Licenses

  • Resident in School Psychology #0816000081 (VA)

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Susan Bender accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Pay out-of-pocket

Susan Bender has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

FC Office
256 N Washington St, Suite 2
Falls Church, VA 22046-4517
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FAQ

Is Susan Bender accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Susan Bender is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Susan Bender offer telehealth appointments? Susan Bender does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Susan Bender specialize in? Susan Bender specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Child or Adolescent, and Depression.
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