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Dr. Patricia Bell, LMHC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Patricia

Dr. Patricia Bell draws on a foundation in cognitive approaches while integrating Internal Family Systems and other evidence-based methods to help clients navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

She brings 15 years of experience as an LMHC practicing in Florida, working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, eating concerns, ADHD, and a wide range of life transitions. Her practice emphasizes understanding internal parts, identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, and building practical skills to support daily functioning and well-being.

Dr. Bell uses an adaptable, client-centered stance that pairs cognitive techniques with attachment-informed and acceptance-based strategies when helpful.

Her background includes addressing blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image and self-esteem concerns, codependency and communication problems. She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at clarifying goals, reducing distress, and strengthening coping tools so clients can move forward with greater confidence and resilience.

Integrative approaches for online healing and growth

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as made up of distinct parts and helps people understand and relate to those internal voices and emotions in a curious, nonjudgmental way; it can be useful for unpacking trauma, self-criticism, and complex emotional patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action, which can support coping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotion regulation, helping clients improve connection, boundaries, and interpersonal safety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Dr. Bell works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods fit their needs and goals. She blends techniques from IFS, cognitive work, and attachment-informed strategies as appropriate, and invites clients to offer feedback so the plan evolves together over time.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and life demands. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, accommodate different comfort levels with communication, and access therapy from diverse locations while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this practice address?
The practice works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting and career challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and many additional topics such as body image and caregiver stress.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
Therapy often blends Internal Family Systems with cognitive approaches and acceptance-based work, alongside attachment-informed and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Dr. Bell has 15 years of experience in counseling and psychotherapy, drawing on that background to support clients with varied emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
The clinician is licensed as an LMHC in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH17390 and provides services from that state.
Are sessions available to non-U.S. clients or in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients as part of her practice.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How does pricing and payment work for ongoing sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s 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