Therapist profile
Dr. Patricia Bell, LMHC
Florida
Dr. Patricia Bell, LMHC - Cognitive and relational therapy
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH17390
- NPI1295195840
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Acceptance and Commitment
About Patricia
Dr. Patricia Bell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) with 15 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and a wide range of life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Dr. Bell draws heavily on cognitive approaches while integrating several other methods. In practice she uses Cognitive Behavioral ideas to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts that feed anger, depression, and anxiety. She pairs that with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people clarify values and take manageable steps toward them.
Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered ideas shape how she addresses relationship, intimacy, and attachment concerns. That often means looking at patterns from earlier relationships and how those patterns affect current conflicts and communication. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills appear when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Her background includes clinical work across a broad age range and many presenting problems, including grief, trauma, ADHD, caregiving stress, and body image concerns. She describes her role as helping people learn practical tools - thought work, skill practice, and small behavior changes - that reduce reactivity and make daily life more manageable.
Practical steps in her process include assessing immediate concerns, introducing coping skills, and building on progress over time. She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small committed steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, anger that comes from avoidance, and life changes where motivation matters.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice it helps people spot patterns of thinking that escalate anger or depression and then test and replace those thoughts with more helpful ones.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns influence current reactions. For people struggling with intimacy, trust, or repeated conflicts, this approach helps identify long-standing patterns and try new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose or combine methods based on goals, concerns, and what feels useful in sessions. That may mean trying different skills and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, a call when bandwidth is limited, or a video session when face-to-face conversation is preferred. These practical arrangements can help sustain steady progress without disrupting daily routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and many life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her foundation is cognitive therapy, combined with ACT, attachment work, client-centered ideas, and DBT skills when needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in counseling and psychotherapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor - FL LMHC and works from Florida.
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 does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.