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Jennie Bell

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LMHC New York

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Jennie

Jennie Bell is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a practical blend of cognitive and interpersonal strategies to address difficulties such as self-esteem struggles, addiction concerns, relationship and family conflicts, parenting and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, career stress, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Her practice emphasizes respectful, sensitive care that honors each person’s experience.

Jennie adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. She uses evidence-informed methods to build coping skills, clarify values, and strengthen problem-solving, helping clients navigate transitions and regain a sense of agency.

Located in New York and licensed as an LMHC, she offers a supportive environment for people ready to take the first step toward change and growth.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care

Jennie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, a compassionate approach that prioritizes the client’s perspective and fosters a collaborative, empathetic relationship to support growth and self-understanding. Where emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities, she draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach concrete skills for managing intense feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennie works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors interventions accordingly rather than applying a single method. This teamwork helps ensure that strategies feel relevant and usable in everyday life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, accommodate different communication styles, and fit therapy into a busy routine while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jennie commonly support?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family conflicts, addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is respectful and client-centered, combining practical skill-building with reflective conversation. She integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients develop coping strategies.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Jennie has 15 years of professional experience supporting people through a variety of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential NY LMHC 006268 and practices in New York.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English