- 15 years experience
- FL LMHC
- Codependency focus
About Patricia
Dr. Patricia Bell is a licensed mental health counselor who centers her work on helping people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She brings 15 years of clinical experience and a Doctor of Psychology degree in counseling to sessions. Her approach aims to be practical and focused so people can find clearer ways forward.
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship and intimacy concerns. Addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, codependency, and parenting strain are also areas she addresses. She also supports people facing career shifts, bipolar mood management, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Therapy blends thoughtful listening with evidence-based work. Cognitive approaches are central, which means Dr. Bell pays attention to how thoughts influence feelings and actions. She draws on techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and skills-focused therapies when those fit a person's needs.
Sessions are geared toward clear tools and real-life practice. People can expect help spotting thought patterns, trying different responses, and tracking small changes over time. The focus is on steps that make daily life feel more manageable.
Dr. Bell has worked with adults across the lifespan and with a wide range of concerns. She encourages people to reach out when they are ready to explore change and to take the first step toward more stable coping and stronger relationships.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of connection and trust from past relationships and how they show up now; it can help with intimacy, abandonment concerns, and relationship struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce symptoms like depression and anxiety.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work together with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online work can include easier scheduling, fitting sessions into a workday or caregiving routine, and having continuity when travel or life events make in-person visits harder. Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to deliver the same core therapeutic work as in person, such as thought-focused exercises, values-based planning, and skills coaching.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and codependency among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work centers on cognitive approaches that examine thoughts and behaviors, combined with acceptance and attachment-informed ideas and practical skills training.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 15 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a FL LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is listed as accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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