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CEO / Clinical Director
Licensed Professional Counselor
Expertise: Certified EMDR Therapist Trauma Specialist Neurofeedback Practitioner Treatment Placement Consultant Brainspotting Therapist
Guy Bender brings over 14 years of experience to his counseling practice, personalized outpatient services, and consulting role. Guy began his career as a trauma specialist serving as a Program Counselor at a premier treatment center in Arizona. Through the experience, Guy learned that many mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and substance abuse, are often rooted in physical and emotional trauma. Guy continues to focus his professional training on trauma modalities, including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and Neurofeedback.
Guy's Therapeutic Practice
Guy has advanced training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and became a certified EMDR therapist because of the effectiveness of this therapeutic approach. Guy has completed training in Somatic Experiencing facilitated by the founder of the modality Peter Levine and has participated in clinical focus training with Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems. Guy is a certified Neurofeedback practitioner and is passionate about understanding neuroscience, the brain-body connection, and how it plays an integral part in mental and emotional wellness. Guy also served as Director of Operations and Clinical Director and was fundamental in designing and implementing the Outpatient program at Heights Treatment in Houston, TX. From this rich therapeutic experience, Guy learned to blend evidence-based practices and integrative therapies so that his clients experience cutting-edge therapeutic interventions that increase the likelihood of better treatment outcomes. He brings this comprehensive expertise to his practice and customized outpatient services.
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