Dr. Patricia Bell

Practical, experience-based cognitive therapy

LMHC Florida

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Patricia

Dr. Patricia Bell is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who centers her practice in cognitive approaches to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

With a PsyD in Counseling and 15 years of clinical experience, she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside complementary methods to address mood, behavior, and relationship patterns.

Her work covers a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy and relationship difficulties, self-esteem, parenting and caregiver stress, and challenges such as bipolar disorder and ADHD.

She also attends to related areas like body image, communication problems, attachment issues, blended family concerns, chronic illness and pain, and life transitions, tailoring therapeutic techniques to each person’s situation. Dr.

Bell describes a collaborative process that draws from ACT, DBT, attachment-based work, and client-centered principles when appropriate. She aims to equip clients with practical tools and coping strategies while supporting meaningful change, helping them move toward more fulfilling and functional daily lives.

Approach-driven care for online therapy

Dr. Bell commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression, offering concrete strategies and skill building. ACT emphasizes values-based action and helps clients develop psychological flexibility by accepting difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful behavior changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She discusses client goals and preferences and adapts techniques from CBT, ACT, or attachment-informed methods as needed so treatment fits each person’s situation and strengths rather than following a fixed protocol.

Online sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support continuity during life transitions, and allow people to engage in sessions from different locations while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She works with a wide variety of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, caregiver stress, and many related life challenges.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice is grounded in cognitive approaches and often blends techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, attachment-based work, and client-centered therapy to match individual needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 15 years of counseling and psychotherapy experience to her work, drawing on a PsyD in Counseling and long-term clinical practice to inform treatment choices.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LMHC licensed in Florida with licence number FL LMHC MH17390 and maintains a practice based in Florida.

Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?

She accepts international clients and provides services in English for people who live outside the United States.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 OCD Panic 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