Therapist in
Oak Park, Illinois,
Robert Bender, LCSW, CADC
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Robert Bender, LCSW, CADC
Rob Bender, LCSW, CADC, helps clients experience immediate and sustained relief, improved mood, and enhanced performance. He supports children, adolescents and adults with identifying and building on strengths.
Rob received an undergraduate degree from Illinois Benedictine and an MSW from Aurora University. He has over 20 years of experience in corporate therapy, private practice, schools, and juvenile probation. In addition to his counseling experience, Rob served as an adjunct professor for graduate and undergraduate clinical programs at Aurora University.
In therapy, Rob specializes in a strength-based, solution-focused approach. He helps individuals, families, and groups struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and more. He is client focused, supportive, and dedicated to helping people reach their goals.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna/Aetna HMO/Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS AcademicBlue Student Health Plan
- BCBSPPO/BlueChoiceOpt/ProfBlue/BlueChoicePreferred
- Cigna Evernorth EAP
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health/Cigna Connect
- ComPsych
- Compsych EAP
- Consociate Health
- Duly (DuPage Medical Group) BCBS HMO
- Health Alliance Commercial/ StateIL
- HealthLink/Unicare/Concerta/Wellpoint
- HFN/ZELIS/Stratose/Plan Care/CoalitionAmerica
- HUMANA / Choice Care
- Humana EAP
- Humana Military TRICARE East
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- Magellan
- Magellan EAP
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- New Avenues EAP
- Northwestern BCBS HMO
- Optum (United/UBH/Oxford/UHC)
- Optum All Savers
- Optum EAP
- Optum Golden Rule
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- Whole Brother Mission
Interventions
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- First Responders
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Robert Bender. You can also call 888-428-7890 to have someone assist you.
Robert Bender generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 888-428-7890 to find out Robert Bender's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Robert Bender:
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna/Aetna HMO/Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS AcademicBlue Student Health Plan
- BCBSPPO/BlueChoiceOpt/ProfBlue/BlueChoicePreferred
- Cigna Evernorth EAP
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health/Cigna Connect
- ComPsych
- Compsych EAP
- Consociate Health
- Duly (DuPage Medical Group) BCBS HMO
- Health Alliance Commercial/ StateIL
- HealthLink/Unicare/Concerta/Wellpoint
- HFN/ZELIS/Stratose/Plan Care/CoalitionAmerica
- HUMANA / Choice Care
- Humana EAP
- Humana Military TRICARE East
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- Magellan
- Magellan EAP
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- New Avenues EAP
- Northwestern BCBS HMO
- Optum (United/UBH/Oxford/UHC)
- Optum All Savers
- Optum EAP
- Optum Golden Rule
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- Whole Brother Mission
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 888-428-7890 to see how we can help.
Robert Bender is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Robert Bender works at:
Yes, Robert Bender does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Robert Bender is currently offering In-office visits.