Dr. Bender is a therapist, psychiatrist, and media consultant based in San Francisco, California. His extensive training and experiences working with patients from diverse backgrounds inform his compassionate therapeutic style. Dedicated to building strong, supportive connections with patients, Dr. Bender takes a non-judgmental and engaging approach to therapy, which has earned him recognition as a top doctor in the Bay Area since 2018.

Dr. Bender is equally passionate about destigmatizing mental illness and treatment in the media. He consults with entertainment industry professionals on their characters and storylines. He recently served as a consultant for Batman: Arkham Shadow, VR Game of the Year in 2024. 

He also provides expert analysis of depictions of mental health in the media. He has hosted episodes of GQ’s “The Breakdown”  and WIRED’s “Tech Support” and has served as an expert on numerous TV shows, films, and podcasts. He welcomes inquiries and looks forward to offering support to patients and media professionals alike.