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Dr. Patricia Bell, LMHC
Florida
Dr. Patricia Bell, LMHC - CBT focused counselor for adults
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- CBT and ACT methods
About Patricia
Dr. Patricia Bell is a Florida LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 15 years of clinical experience who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, addiction, and related concerns. She works with adults on issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy and communication problems, self-esteem, and life changes. Sessions are aimed at practical change rather than long theoretical discussion.
Bell practices from a cognitive framework and uses techniques that help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based concepts, client-centered listening, and DBT skills when they fit a person's goals. Her style emphasizes clear steps, skill practice, and real-world problem solving.
Clients can expect conversations that identify specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and then try alternative ways of responding. She describes cognitive work as a way to question negative self-talk and reduce patterns that feed depression or anxiety. When relationships or attachment issues are present, she focuses on how early patterns shape current reactions and practical ways to change them.
Her background includes a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Counseling and many years across clinical settings working with a wide range of concerns. Bell notes experience with complex topics such as bipolar disorder, eating issues, substance-related problems, ADHD, and caregiver stress. Her work includes helping people who are part of LGBT communities and those dealing with adoption, abandonment, and blended family challenges.
Dr. Bell accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Before a first appointment, readers are asked to use the site's matching questionnaire and scheduling flow to select and book a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Bell commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain problems and then testing small changes through practice. ACT emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that align with personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.She also draws on attachment-based ideas when relationship or intimacy issues are central. That approach looks at how early connection patterns shape current reactions and then practices different ways of relating. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - the therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in everyday contexts and move between in-person and virtual work if that becomes useful. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and format choices during the matching and intake process.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and related life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test them, and try practical alternatives through step-by-step exercises and skill practice.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 15 years of counseling and psychotherapy practice and a Doctor of Psychology degree in Counseling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an FL LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
She accepts international clients, so people located outside the U.S. may be matched for sessions.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; users will see pricing details during the sign-up flow.
What do I do to begin work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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