Michael Avender, LCSW
(He/him/his)
About Me
I am a licensed clinical social worker and EMDR Certified Therapist working Bucks County, PA and virtually for individuals living in PA. I utilize an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed protocol. My areas of specialty include trauma-related disorders (PTSD, Complex PTSD), anxiety, gender and sexuality exploration, mood disorders, as well as life transitions.
Education & Experience
I attended Northeastern University and received by B.S. in Human Services with minors in Psychology and Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies. I attended University of Pennsylvania for my Master of Social Work degree.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDRIA
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Highmark
- Humana
- UnitedHealth
