Cheryl Susanne Bentley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7 Endorsed
97 W Bellevue Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105
Let's Connect (323) 379-0734
If you're looking for a quick fix- I get it... but I am not the right therapist for you. Who I am for: someone who wants to do deep transformational work that levels them up in a meaningful way. Perhaps: you're a high achiever, passionate & capable but your inner-critic & perfectionism are a big part of your inner-dialogue; you have a hard time finding balance in life; you're at a loss with how to manage relationships; people-pleasing prevents your ability to be honest; are exhausted by inner-conflict; you realize your over-thinking gets you nowhere. You want the next steps to move things forward & aren't sure who to turn for help.
As a steady guide and ally, I’m here to help unburden whatever is holding you back. Offering support and fresh perspective, I aim to help you uncover and see what’s unseen. If I do my job right, my tools will become yours & you’ll be met with opportunities of vulnerability, honesty, courage, depth, & continuous healing in our work together.
I believe that when people feel safe to be honest, intelligence & wisdom follow. Therapy works best when we're both “all in” & equally invested in your healing & growth. I'll see your life with the weight & urgency needed to make changes & get results. I offer you a space of deep exploration of who you are & perhaps more importantly, who you want to be.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
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Cheryl Susanne Bentley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 131798 Supervised by Kevin Sousa (California / 92363) Cheryl Susanne Bentley
- Membership with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy NA / 2023
- Certificate from Doula 2020
- Attended Antioch University, Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology , Graduated 2021
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 379-0734
Cheryl Susanne Bentley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self Esteem
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 379-0734
Cheryl Susanne Bentley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
7 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 379-0734
Cheryl Susanne Bentley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Groups
Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This is a closed ongoing group of 5-7 members. We focus on healing from the impact childhood sexual abuse has the self, on one's relationship with others, money, and more. Such an experience in childhood often results in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which can be far-reaching. This group helps members to connect, unburden shame, and move towards connection and wholeness. We use parts work and psycho-education to help members understand their healing journey.
Expertise
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$70-$80
Group Meets
Every Wed 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location
Bentley Therapy @ The Victorian Therapy House
Pasadena, CA 91105
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Location
Additional Location
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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Cheryl Susanne Bentley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT