Crystal Bender, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Crystal Bender

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Stress Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

School Phobia

Work-Related Counseling

Depression

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Culturally Sensitive

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Crystal Bender

Hello, I'm Dr. Crystal Bender-Hester, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families through life's challenges. I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and major life transitions while creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for healing and growth. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and practical. I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed strategies, and solution-focused techniques to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and create healthier patterns in their daily lives and relationships. I believe therapy should feel empowering, culturally sensitive, and tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals. For clients who desire it, I can also incorporate a spiritual or faith-based perspective into the therapeutic process as part of a holistic approach to healing and emotional wellness. My goal is to help clients feel heard, supported, and equipped with tools that promote long-term emotional wellness and personal growth.

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Crystal Bender, LMFT has +39 in-network plans.

More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider's self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan's benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Stress Management

Therapy

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

NPI number

1295252427

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Crystal Bender?

Generally, Crystal Bender has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Crystal Bender's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Crystal Bender accepting new patients?

Crystal Bender generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Crystal Bender's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Crystal Bender accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Crystal Bender online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Crystal Bender using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Crystal Bender work with?

Crystal Bender works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Crystal Bender?

Crystal Bender frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Crystal Bender on their profile.