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Dr. Patricia Bell, LMHC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Patricia

Dr. Patricia Bell draws on a client-centered framework grounded in cognitive techniques to support people navigating a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

With 15 years of clinical work as an LMHC in Florida, she blends practical, evidence-informed strategies to address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, eating and body image struggles, and ADHD among other focus areas. Her approach emphasizes helping clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns while honoring each person’s values and goals.

She often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor treatment to individual needs. That flexibility lets her combine skills training, exploration of relational patterns, and values-based action to build coping skills and promote meaningful change.

Dr. Bell works with people facing complex life transitions, career questions, caregiver strain, trauma and abuse histories, and varied mood or behavioral concerns, offering a collaborative atmosphere aimed at practical solutions and personal growth.

Clients can expect a professional yet approachable style that prioritizes clear tools and compassionate listening. Dr.

Bell’s background in cognitive approaches and her broad clinical experience inform a therapy process focused on improving functioning, emotional regulation, and day-to-day wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Dr. Bell commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work, offering clear explanations and practical exercises that translate well to remote sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present, which can help with stress, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with skills and homework-based practices to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related concerns.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapy process; Dr. Bell approaches this collaboratively, listening to a client’s goals and adjusting techniques over time so work aligns with personal preferences and evolving needs. She draws from attachment-informed ideas when relationship patterns are central, integrating approaches as appropriate rather than following a single rigid model.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to engage in therapy. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work across locations, while allowing the same therapeutic tools and collaborative planning used in-person to be practiced and reinforced between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Dr. Bell help with?
She addresses a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, grief, eating and body image problems, ADHD, and many related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style blends client-centered listening with cognitive practices and acceptance-oriented techniques to help clients identify patterns and develop practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Bell has 15 years of experience working in counseling and psychotherapy settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC MH17390) practicing from Florida.
Can non-U.S. clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer multiple ways to connect.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Patricia can help with

Dr. Patricia Bell works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and depression.

Patricia works with Relationships, Depression, Anger Management, and Substance-related Issues.

How Patricia approaches therapy

Patricia's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Patricia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 15 years of clinical experience.