Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Carlsbad
With over 25 years of dedicated practice, I specialize in providing personalized psychotherapy for adults navigating life's challenges. My expertise encompasses treating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder through evidence-based approaches including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mind-body interventions. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships to create safe, supportive environments where clients develop self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful life changes.My practice combines extensive clinical experience with compassionate care, offering both in-person and virtual sessions to accommodate diverse client needs while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Services
Depression Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Grief Counseling
Relationship Therapy
PMDD Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of specialized mental health experience
- Our treatment plans combine multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- We prioritize building strong, supportive therapist-client relationships
- We provide both in-person and virtual therapy session options
- We focus on practical coping strategies for real-life application
What people say
Compassionate and professional
Nothing short of amazing
Invaluable guidance
Caring and knowledgeable
Created safe environment
Services
Depression Therapy
Specialized treatment for persistent sadness and loss of interest in daily activities. Combines psychodynamic therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques to address symptoms like sleep disturbances, low energy, and negative self-perception. Focuses on developing coping strategies and restoring emotional well-being through personalized treatment plans.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive approach to managing excessive worry and physical symptoms of anxiety. Utilizes mind-body techniques and psycho-education to address racing thoughts, muscle tension, and avoidance behaviors. Teaches mindfulness and breathing exercises to help clients regain control over anxious feelings and improve daily functioning.
Grief Counseling
Supportive therapy for processing various types of loss including loved ones, relationships, and life transitions. Helps clients navigate complex emotions while developing healthy coping mechanisms. Focuses on finding balance between private mourning and maintaining social connections during the healing process.
Relationship Therapy
Individual-focused approach to improving relationship dynamics. Uses psychodynamic therapy to explore communication patterns and emotional triggers. Teaches conflict resolution skills and self-awareness to help clients create healthier interpersonal connections and set appropriate boundaries.
PMDD Treatment
Specialized care for severe premenstrual mood disturbances affecting daily life. Combines symptom tracking with cognitive-behavioral interventions to manage emotional and physical symptoms. Provides practical strategies for workplace accommodations and relationship communication during symptomatic periods.
People
Rakefet Benderly
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Benderly has practiced clinical psychology in Carlsbad for over 25 years. She earned her doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology and specializes in treating adult mental health issues through evidence-based therapies. Her approach combines psychodynamic therapy with practical coping strategies for lasting emotional growth.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I primarily use psychodynamic psychotherapy combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques, mind-body approaches, and psycho-education tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you accept new clients?
My practice is currently full, but I offer continued therapy for existing clients and provide referrals for new clients seeking similar services.
What mental health issues do you treat?
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, stress management, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder for adult clients.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, I offer secure video conferencing and phone sessions to accommodate client preferences and ensure continued care during public health emergencies.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with session frequency determined by individual treatment needs and goals discussed during initial consultations.
What is your cancellation policy?
Details about appointment scheduling and cancellation policies are provided during initial contact to ensure clear expectations for all clients.
