Where Dr. Bender Practices
Dr. Eric Bender is a triple board-certified psychiatrist based in San Francisco, California, offering therapy, medication management, and media consulting for patients of all ages. He provides both in-person and virtual sessions, making expert psychiatric care accessible across California, Florida, and New York.
Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, ADHD, depression, or complex life transitions, Dr. Bender’s integrative approach helps patients strengthen emotional well-being, develop coping skills, and foster resilience.
San Francisco & the Bay Area
Dr. Bender’s private practice is located in San Francisco, serving individuals and families throughout the Bay Area, including Oakland, Berkeley, Palo Alto, Marin County, and Silicon Valley. He works with professionals managing the demands of high-pressure careers, couples navigating communication challenges, and adults balancing work, family, and self-care. His Bay Area patients often seek help for:
Anxiety and performance stress
Work-related burnout
Relationship and family dynamics
ADHD and attention difficulties
Mood disorders and depression
Dr. Bender’s goal is to provide personalized care that fits the pace and culture of the Bay Area, blending clinical expertise with compassion and insight.
Telepsychiatry Across California
For patients outside of San Francisco, Dr. Bender offers secure telepsychiatry sessions across the entire state of California. Virtual sessions provide flexibility for those in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and beyond.
Telepsychiatry allows you to meet with Dr. Bender from the comfort of your home or office. This can be ideal for:
Busy professionals or parents
College students balancing academics and health
Adults seeking consistent therapy during travel or relocation
As a virtual psychiatrist in California, Dr. Bender ensures continuity of care while maintaining confidentiality and connection.
Before starting care, visit the Therapy Services with Dr. Eric Bender page to understand his evidence-based approach to psychiatry and therapy in San Francisco.
Also Seeing Patients in Florida and New York
In addition to California, Dr. Bender is licensed in Florida and New York, where he offers virtual psychiatry and therapy. He provides thoughtful, evidence-based treatment for patients in cities like Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, New York City, Albany, and Buffalo. Common focus areas include:
Managing anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
Supporting teens and young adults navigating identity and stress
Providing therapy for creative professionals and high achievers
Guiding individuals through transitions such as grief or relocation
Virtual sessions make it possible for patients to connect with a trusted psychiatrist who values privacy, accessibility, and authentic connection.
Media Consulting Nationwide
As both a psychiatrist and media consultant, Dr. Bender collaborates with creators, producers, and journalists across the country. He helps bring accuracy and empathy to portrayals of mental health in film, television, and digital storytelling. His consulting services include:
Script review and development support
On-set consulting for mental health realism
Interviews and expert commentary for print and broadcast media
Workshops for writers and production teams
To learn more, check out Dr. Bender’s Media Consulting page.
Connect With Dr. Bender
If you reside in California, Florida, or New York, or are producing media projects involving mental health themes, you can reach out to explore working with Dr. Bender.
