Therapist in Maryland Heights, Missouri Gerald Bentley, Therapist
License: LPC
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 11-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Gerald Bentley, LPC
Gerald Bentley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri who has been practicing since 2013. He received his Master’s degree in School and Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University. Gerald works to build a safe and caring therapeutic relationship through a client centered approach. He strives to facilitate growth, self-awareness, and healing. He is a culturally competent therapist and a LGBTQIA ally that understands the importance of bringing cultural differences into the therapeutic process. Gerald is committed to learning and uses he knowledge to work with clients of a variety of backgrounds. He uses reality therapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to assist clients in addressing behavior issues and mood disorders. Outside of work, Gerald enjoys football, basketball, hockey, and baseball. He also enjoys photography. Gerald is a reader and reads both fiction and nonfiction. He has recently become a fan of crime dramas. Lastly, Gerald enjoys the theater and movies.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- Healthlink
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Mercy
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)-EAP
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
Populations
- First Responders
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Lindenwood University
Graduate School | 2008
Saint Charles, MO, United States
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Monmouth College
Undergraduate | 1993
Monmouth, IL, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Gerald Bentley. You can also call 314-476-0732 to have someone assist you.
Gerald Bentley generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 314-476-0732 to find out Gerald Bentley'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 Gerald Bentley:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- Healthlink
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Mercy
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)-EAP
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 314-476-0732 to see how we can help.
Gerald Bentley 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, Gerald Bentley does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Gerald Bentley is currently offering in-office visits.