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Clinical Therapy

Hendrike Isert Bender, MSW, RSW

Therapy at Integrated Becoming provides a safe, relational virtual space where we face life’s challenges together, whether you’re navigating deep distress or seeking personal growth. With over 25 years of experience, I bring warmth, depth, and a grounded presence to the therapeutic space. Guided by evidence-informed frameworks and a genuine curiosity about who you are, we work collaboratively to build insight, resilience, and support you in discovering and living from your own unique thumbprint.

 

Healing begins with deep listening, authentic connection, and approaches that honour each person’s unique journey. As a clinical therapist by choice, I draw from DBT, CBT, EFT, ACT, and Narrative approaches woven flexibly to meet each person’s needs and support the unfolding of their own authentic way of being.

Areas of Support

  • Anxiety

  • Attachment Issues

  • Birth Trauma

  • Caregiver Stress & Burnout

  • Clergy Wellness & Psychological Support

  • Clinical Supervision

  • Depression

  • Grief & Bereavement

  • Immigration Adjustment

  • Life transitions

  • Maternal Mental Health

  • Parenting Support

  • Perimenopausal/Menopausal support

  • Relational Support and Couples Counselling

  • Religious Trauma

  • Reproductive Trauma

  • Self Compassion

  • Self Esteem Trauma

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Therapy Approaches

  • ACT  (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) 

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

  • DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) 

  • EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy)

  • Faith-Integrated Counseling

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Trauma-Centered Psychotherapy

Take a deeper look

ACT

(Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) 

ACT helps people live a meaningful life by accepting difficult thoughts and feelings, staying present, clarifying their values, and taking committed action toward what truly matters; focusing on growth and authenticity rather than trying to eliminate pain.

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When you’re ready, support is here

We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you.

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