Dr. Philip Bender, PhD, CGP
(he/him)
Preferred Name: Philip
About Me
I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner, and Climate-Aware Therapist. My specialties include trauma, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, men’s issues, technology addiction, climate distress, emerging adulthood, and blocked creativity. I’m passionate about helping clients connect with meaning and purpose in the human world, especially in the face of increasing technological alienation. My approach is humanistic, existential and trauma-informed, and integrates psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and mindfulness. I am also trained in Attachment-focused EMDR for complex trauma, and I facilitate process-based therapy groups in Manhattan and Poughkeepsie, NY.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Parnell Institute for Attachment-focused EMDR
American Group Psychotherapy Association
Climate Psychology Alliance of North America
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- First Responders
- Group
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance