Dr. Heather Bender, PHD
Dr. Heather Bender, PHD is a clinical psychologist in Glen Allen, VA. She graduated from University of Virginia in 2002. She is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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5213 Hickory Park Dr Ste A Glen Allen, VA 23059Make an Appointment
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- Dr. Heather Bender, PHD
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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About Me
care philosophy
Dr. Bender integrates components of many evidence-based treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral andexposure therapy, for an approach to care that is adapted to the unique needs of each patient. She believes that a multidisciplinary...read morebiography
Dr. Bender grew up in Maryland and received her undergraduate degree from Haverford College. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia. She completed her predoctoral internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute,...read moreClinical Psychology
Marriage & Family Therapy
Adolescent Psychology
Grief and Bereavement
Virginia Treatment Center For Children
Residency Hospital, 2004Kennedy Krieger Inst/johns Hopkins University
Internship Hospital, 2003University Of Virginia
Medical School, 2002Haverford College
Undergraduate School, 1997
Focus on Depression
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- Recipient of 45
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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