Patricia Bell

Compassionate clinical care with practical strategies

LISW, MD, LCSW-C Ohio

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Patricia

Patricia Bell brings seven years of clinical therapy experience and a commitment to individualized care to her practice in Ohio. She holds LISW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials and concentrates on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Background and approach

Her work also addresses a broad range of related concerns such as attachment and control issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and challenges connected to adoption, divorce, or blended families. Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and find practical ways to move forward.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and skills-based methods to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and preferences. Patricia emphasizes collaboration and respects the courage it takes to pursue change, offering support and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process.

Practical approaches for online therapy and skills building

Patricia frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by developing concrete skills and experiments. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can explore their values and goals at their own pace.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy elements when teaching emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills to help manage intense feelings and reduce harmful coping patterns. Together, these approaches are used flexibly so therapist and client can decide which strategies fit best for the individual’s priorities and challenges, making the therapeutic plan a shared process rather than a fixed prescription.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide adaptable options for people balancing work, caregiving, or health limitations. These formats make it possible to practice new skills between meetings and to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into a client’s everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression along with many related issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment concerns, and relationship changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, aiming to build an open, nonjudgmental environment and tailoring methods to each person’s needs and preferences.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional work experience in clinical therapy.

What credentials and location apply to this provider?

She is licensed in Ohio with credentials LISW, MD, LCSW-C and the licence details OH LISW I.2203636-SUPV, MD LCSW-C 32962.

Which languages does she use in sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication needs.

How are costs and payment handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Ohio, Maryland

Languages

English