Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Clinical Psychologist in Carlsbad, CA
With over 25 years of dedicated practice as a clinical psychologist in Carlsbad, I specialize in helping adults navigate life's challenges through personalized, evidence-based therapy. My practice focuses on treating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder, utilizing a tailored combination of psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mind-body approaches. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic connection to foster trust and collaboration, ensuring clients feel understood and supported throughout their healing journey.My extensive experience in community mental health clinics and private practice has equipped me to address a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns. I am committed to staying current with advancements in the field to provide the most effective care possible, emphasizing compassion, self-awareness, and sustainable growth for lasting well-being.
Services
Depression Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Grief Counseling
Relationship Therapy
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Stress Management
Life Transitions Support
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized experience in adult mental health treatment.
- Our therapy combines psychodynamic depth with evidence-based cognitive techniques.
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Our practice emphasizes compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic relationships.
- We maintain ongoing professional development to ensure treatment effectiveness.
What people say
Compassionate and professional
Deep professional knowledge
Safe and strengthening environment
Uncanny ability to disentangle complex issues
Created a space for personal growth
Services
Depression Therapy
Specialized treatment for persistent sadness, loss of interest, and emotional distress. Combines psychodynamic exploration with cognitive-behavioral techniques to address negative thought patterns and behavioral changes. Helps clients regain motivation and rediscover joy through structured therapeutic interventions.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive care for excessive worry, panic symptoms, and chronic tension. Utilizes mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, and cognitive restructuring to manage physical and emotional manifestations. Focuses on developing coping strategies for long-term anxiety reduction.
Grief Counseling
Guided support through mourning processes following personal losses. Addresses complicated grief patterns while respecting individual coping styles. Teaches healthy emotional expression and adaptation strategies for life transitions after significant losses.
Relationship Therapy
Individual-focused approach to relationship challenges. Explores communication patterns and emotional dynamics to improve interpersonal connections. Provides tools for conflict resolution and boundary setting within partnerships.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Targeted treatment for severe premenstrual emotional and physical symptoms. Combines psychoeducation with mood regulation techniques to manage cyclical distress. Addresses work-life balance challenges associated with PMDD through practical coping mechanisms.
People
Rakefet Benderly
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 25+ years of experience in private practice. Specializes in psychodynamic therapy for adult mental health issues. Holds doctorate from California School of Professional Psychology. Focuses on compassionate, evidence-based treatment for lasting client growth.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use psychodynamic psychotherapy combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques, mind-body approaches, and psychoeducation tailored to individual needs.
Do you accept new clients?
My practice is currently full, but I offer continued care for existing clients and provide referrals for new clients seeking therapy.
What areas do you serve?
I provide telehealth therapy sessions to residents across North County San Diego including Carlsbad, Encinitas, and surrounding communities.
How do sessions work during the pandemic?
All sessions are conducted securely via video conferencing or phone to ensure uninterrupted care while maintaining safety protocols.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact me directly for specific details about appointment scheduling and cancellation requirements for therapy sessions.
Do you offer emergency services?
I do not provide crisis intervention services. For urgent mental health concerns, please contact local emergency resources or your primary care provider.
