Gaylen Bendewald
New therapist

Gaylen Bendewald

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

·MSW
New therapist
Rapid City, SD, United States
$150
Accepting clients

About

Many of the men and couples I work with feel stuck in cycles around pornography, sexual habits, or intimacy concerns that are quietly eroding confidence and connection. These struggles often come with anxiety, low mood, and a lot of shame - even when everything else in life looks "fine." I regularly work with individuals and couples together when sexual concerns are impacting trust, communication, and intimacy. I am a capable guide who will respect your individuality and choices along the way while providing you a sureness of foot that only experience can provide. My approach is practical, non-shaming, and grounded in real relationship dynamics. I don't moralize sexual behavior - we focus on impact, values, and choice. This work for me is finding the right solutions. Solutions that lead you and your partner to places that ultimately make sense to both of you, they are right for you. I am honest and joy filled, a good humored guy, unwaveringly convinced of the essential goodness that underlies all of us, even when we fail. For a "better feel" for who I am, take a look at my blog on my website. Specialties: I help individuals and couples with their sexual issues and concerns.

"I use my own method of treatment guided by years of experience. I advance myself yearly with Continuing Education where I glean new ideas from time to time. Big influences for me would be Attachment Theory. Realistically, everyone uses some version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including myself."

I work with

Couples
Couples
Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

AnxietyCodependencyDepression
DivorceDomestic ViolenceGriefInfidelityMarital and PremaritalMen's IssuesParentingRelationship IssuesSex TherapySexual AddictionSpiritualityStressWomen's IssuesMood Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Attachment-based
Emotionally Focused
Trauma Focused
Interpersonal
Existential
Family / Marital
Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
Humanistic
Psychodynamic

Services & Pricing

Free Consultation

15 min · Online, In Person

Free

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$150

Sliding scale available.

Couples Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$150

Sliding scale available.

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · MSW

Gaylen Bendewald · Verified February 2026

Education and Years in Practice

Attended The University of Iowa, in , Graduated 1977

Additional Credentials

Membership from South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners

1982

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

I will file insurance on your behalf.

Payment Methods

ACH Transfer
Apple Cash
Cash
Check
Venmo

Location

Clock Tower Building

2525 West Main Street, Suite 214

Rapid City, SD, 57702

United States

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2525 West Main Street, Suite 214

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I use my own method of treatment guided by years of experience. I advance myself yearly with Continuing Education where I glean new ideas from time to time. Big influences for me would be Attachment Theory. Realistically, everyone uses some version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including myself.

I see couples and individual
$150 Per Session
Accepts insurance

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