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
  • Attachment Disorders
  • 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