Business Details
Expert Mental Health Services in Bedford, NY
Bedford Psychology is the private practice of Dr. Rita Bender, PsyD, offering comprehensive psychological services for individuals across the lifespan. Our practice specializes in assessment, consultation, diagnostics, and treatment for children, teens, emerging adults, adults, and older adults. We employ evidence-based, short-term psychotherapies alongside longer-term support focused on identity development and meaningful life changes. Our approach integrates holistic positive psychology with developmental principles to address anxiety, depression, complex relationships, and neurocognitive concerns.Dr. Bender's expertise spans autism diagnostics, gero-psychology, and life-stage transitions, supported by advanced training from institutions including Yale, Cornell, and the University of Hartford. We provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth services and in-person care tailored to residents of Westchester and Fairfield Counties, emphasizing confidentiality and personalized attention.
Services
Child Consultation
Teen Therapy
Adult Counseling
Neurocognitive Testing
Geriatric Support
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise with all age groups from childhood through older adulthood
- Personalized treatment combining evidence-based therapies with developmental approaches
- Telehealth services available for flexible, HIPAA-compliant care
- Extensive experience with autism diagnostics and gero-psychology
- Comprehensive neurocognitive assessments and second opinions
Services
Child Consultation
Specialized consultation for childhood conditions including separation anxiety, ADHD, and sensory concerns. Expertise in autism diagnostics with ADOS and Social Thinking training. Provides intelligence evaluations, neurocognitive testing interpretation, and parent support with optional home or school observations.
Teen Therapy
Strengths-based therapy for teens addressing anxiety and depression through cognitive behavioral approaches. Offers personality and intellectual assessments to emphasize identity development. Tailored to challenges specific to Westchester and Fairfield Counties residents.
Adult Counseling
Targeted psychotherapy focusing on relationships and self-development. Combines classical insight therapy with interpersonal approaches to treat anxiety and depression. Incorporates Eriksonian principles for healthy self-development and mindful life experiences.
Neurocognitive Testing
Comprehensive evaluations for intelligence, personality, and neurocognitive profiles. Provides second opinions on test results and integrates holistic positive psychology principles for actionable insights across all age groups.
Geriatric Support
Specialized services for older adults including gero-psychology consultation and neurocognitive assessments. Addresses emotional needs related to aging, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and post-stroke recovery with compassionate, individualized care.
People
Dr. Rita Bender
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Rita Bender holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology with advanced training from Yale, Cornell, and the University of Hartford. She specializes in lifespan mental health care, offering evidence-based therapies and assessments tailored to individual developmental needs.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide therapy, assessments, and consultations for anxiety, depression, autism diagnostics, neurocognitive testing, and age-specific concerns across all life stages.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth services for flexible access to care from any location.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients and offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
What insurance options are available?
We are an out-of-network provider, but our services are typically reimbursable through health plans offering out-of-network coverage.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Bedford, NY and surrounding communities including Armonk, Chappaqua, Greenwich, and Wilton.
What makes your practice unique?
Our practice combines clinical expertise with personalized care, integrating evidence-based therapies and developmental approaches for lasting change.
