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- 15 years experience
- Florida LMHC
- Works with trauma
About Patricia
Dr. Patricia Bell is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of practice in counseling and psychotherapy. She uses clear, practical approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and a wide range of life challenges. Dr. Bell emphasizes straightforward work you can use between sessions.
Her background includes a Doctor of Psychology degree in counseling and many years helping people navigate emotional pain and behavioral patterns. She draws on cognitive therapy as a foundation to help identify and change negative self-talk and unhelpful behaviors.
In sessions she combines techniques from several approaches to match each person's needs. That can mean learning new ways to respond to stress, building skills to manage strong emotions, or practicing different habits in relationships. The goal is practical change rather than jargon-heavy theory.
She has experience with issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and identity-related concerns including LGBT matters. She also works with concerns like body image, abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, and career or life transitions.
Dr. Bell speaks English and sees people in Florida while also accepting international clients. She uses a straightforward intake process to match goals and plan sessions that fit each person's pace and needs.
Her background includes a Doctor of Psychology degree in counseling and many years helping people navigate emotional pain and behavioral patterns. She draws on cognitive therapy as a foundation to help identify and change negative self-talk and unhelpful behaviors.
In sessions she combines techniques from several approaches to match each person's needs. That can mean learning new ways to respond to stress, building skills to manage strong emotions, or practicing different habits in relationships. The goal is practical change rather than jargon-heavy theory.
She has experience with issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and identity-related concerns including LGBT matters. She also works with concerns like body image, abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, and career or life transitions.
Dr. Bell speaks English and sees people in Florida while also accepting international clients. She uses a straightforward intake process to match goals and plan sessions that fit each person's pace and needs.
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How her approaches shape online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking steps that match what matters most. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by encouraging action toward meaningful goals even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns that fuel depression or anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how early relationships influence current connection patterns and can help with intimacy, abandonment concerns, and relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so people can schedule around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use these methods to teach practical skills, coach through coping strategies, and support problem solving in day-to-day life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and many other life challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth, using clear techniques drawn from cognitive approaches and other therapies to build coping skills and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 15 years of professional experience in counseling and psychotherapy and holds a Doctor of Psychology in counseling.
Where is she located and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Florida and is a licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.