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Patricia Bell, LISW, LCSW-C
Ohio
LISW LCSW-C - Stress and Addiction Support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Patricia
Patricia Bell is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Ohio with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Patricia works with adults and focuses on practical steps they can use between sessions.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered techniques to notice thought patterns and try different responses. Patricia also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and motivational interviewing when those methods fit a client’s goals.
Sessions emphasize clear goals and concrete skills. People often work on coping strategies for difficult emotions, managing urges related to substance use, and handling the effects of loss and trauma. Patricia checks in about progress and adjusts methods based on what helps most.
She pays attention to life context such as adoption or foster care histories, caregiver stress, chronic illness, divorce, and communication problems. That information shapes practical plans rather than labels.
Patricia invites people to start with small, manageable steps. New clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss priorities and the structure of ongoing work. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work
Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding. CBT focuses on identifying automatic thoughts, trying behavioral experiments, and practicing new skills to reduce anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful habits.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and building a respectful working relationship so clients can name priorities and decide what to work on. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills may be introduced to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people coping with intense feelings or crises.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Patricia will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that match those aims, and adjust the plan based on what is useful. The process is about testing practical steps together rather than assuming one fixed method.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and can reduce travel time. Ask about session length, whether video or phone is offered, and how the subscription model applies to billing before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related areas like caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centered, using clear goals, skill practice, and regular check-ins to see what is helping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience in clinical therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LISW (Ohio) and LCSW-C (Maryland) credentials and practices out of Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started for a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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