Therapist in Oak Park, Illinois Robert Bender, Therapist
Licenses: LCSW, CADC
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Robert Bender, LCSW, CADC
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
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Family Service Center
- Health Alliance
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- First Responders
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Aurora University
Graduate School | 1998
Aurora, IL, United States
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Benedictine University
Undergraduate | 1991
Lisle, IL, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Robert Bender. You can also call 708-416-6475 to have someone assist you.
Robert Bender generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 708-416-6475 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
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Family Service Center
- Health Alliance
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 708-416-6475 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.
Yes, Robert Bender does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Robert Bender is currently offering in-office visits.