- Cognitive approach
- Values-based work
- 15 years experience
About Patricia
Dr. Patricia Bell is a licensed mental health counselor who centers work in cognitive approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and related concerns. She draws on 15 years of clinical experience and a Doctor of Psychology degree to guide practical steps toward change. Her style is direct and supportive, aiming to build skills that can be used between sessions.
Dr. Bell often uses Cognitive Behavioral ideas to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Attachment-based concepts and client-centered techniques shape how she builds trust and understands relationship patterns.
People come to her for a wide range of issues, including depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, and intimacy-related struggles. She also addresses parenting stress, caregiver strain, career questions, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar experience. Specific focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, commitment problems, and communication difficulties.
Sessions emphasize practical tools - thought work, behavioral experiments, emotion regulation skills, and values-driven steps. Dr. Bell frames work as a collaboration where the person sets goals and the counselor offers techniques and feedback. Progress is measured in real-world changes rather than abstract ideas.
Dr. Bell practices in Florida as a FL LMHC and provides services in English. She accepts international clients and brings experience across adult age ranges. To begin, people use the provider’s matching process to match and schedule according to availability.
Dr. Bell often uses Cognitive Behavioral ideas to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Attachment-based concepts and client-centered techniques shape how she builds trust and understands relationship patterns.
People come to her for a wide range of issues, including depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, and intimacy-related struggles. She also addresses parenting stress, caregiver strain, career questions, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar experience. Specific focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, commitment problems, and communication difficulties.
Sessions emphasize practical tools - thought work, behavioral experiments, emotion regulation skills, and values-driven steps. Dr. Bell frames work as a collaboration where the person sets goals and the counselor offers techniques and feedback. Progress is measured in real-world changes rather than abstract ideas.
Dr. Bell practices in Florida as a FL LMHC and provides services in English. She accepts international clients and brings experience across adult age ranges. To begin, people use the provider’s matching process to match and schedule according to availability.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match what matters most. This can help with anxiety, depression, and commitment or values-related struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and routine. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people try new ways of relating when relationships feel unsafe or reactive.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which mix of ACT, CBT, or attachment-informed ideas to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session logistics should fit everyday life and make it easier to keep therapy going. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options when booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when that better matches a schedule. Licensed professionals can use these methods to teach skills, guide behavioral experiments, and support homework between meetings so change can happen outside the session.
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
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, parenting and caregiver stress, ADHD and bipolar-related challenges, among others.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach blends cognitive therapy with acceptance and attachment-informed ideas and client-centered listening. Sessions focus on identifying thoughts, practicing skills, and taking values-based actions.
What experience does the therapist have?
The clinician holds a Doctor of Psychology degree and has over 15 years of experience in counseling and psychotherapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor listed as FL LMHC and practices in Florida.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person, video, or phone sessions are offered.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.