How It Works
A simple three-step telehealth process—with 30–60 minute sessions starting from $199—designed to make expert psychiatric care straightforward and accessible.
Step 1
Schedule Your First Telehealth Visit
Request an appointment online and choose a time that works for you. You’ll receive secure intake forms to complete in advance so Dr. Bender can understand your history, current concerns, and goals before you ever log on.
Step 2
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
Your first session is a structured, in-depth video visit where you’ll walk through symptoms, past treatments, and what’s getting in the way right now. Together, you and Dr. Bender will outline a clear plan, which may include medication options, therapy approaches, and follow-up timing. Most sessions last 30–60 minutes, depending on your needs.
Step 3
Ongoing Care & Adjustment
You’ll meet regularly via telehealth for continued treatment, starting from $199 per session. In each visit, you’ll review what’s changing, what’s working, and what isn’t—and refine the plan as your life and needs evolve. The goal is steady, sustainable progress, not quick fixes that fade in a week.
Ready to Take Your Mind Seriously?
If you’re done white-knuckling it on your own, it’s time for structured, evidence-based help. Book a telehealth session with Dr. Bender and start moving toward clarity, calm and control.
Meet The Doctor
Care Led by a Real Human, Not a System
MindBender Health is led by Dr. Brian V. Bender, MD, a Mount Sinai–trained, board-eligible psychiatrist dedicated to providing grounded, human-centered care. He combines evidence-based medication management with therapies like CBT, DBT, psychodynamic and supportive therapy to create treatment plans that actually fit your life.
Dr. Bender believes mental healthcare is more than treating symptoms—it’s about understanding your story, your values, and your goals. His style is direct, relatable, and non-judgmental, giving you a space where you’re heard, taken seriously, and supported step by step.
Dr. Brian V. Bender, MD
Psychiatrist & Founder
