Patricia Bell
Ohio-licensed social worker for stress, addiction, and trauma
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About
Patricia Bell is an Ohio-licensed clinician with seven years of clinical therapy experience. She holds LISW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials and works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Her practice also attends to related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, family of origin issues, and communication or control challenges.
Her approach is individualized, shaped by a combination of client-centered work, cognitive and behavioral strategies, and targeted skills training when appropriate. She creates an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment and collaborates with each person to identify goals and practical steps. Patricia emphasizes tailoring interventions to a person’s needs and preferences and presents therapy as a process that involves both exploration and concrete problem solving. She offers support aimed at helping people consider new ways of coping and moving forward.
Her approach is individualized, shaped by a combination of client-centered work, cognitive and behavioral strategies, and targeted skills training when appropriate. She creates an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment and collaborates with each person to identify goals and practical steps. Patricia emphasizes tailoring interventions to a person’s needs and preferences and presents therapy as a process that involves both exploration and concrete problem solving. She offers support aimed at helping people consider new ways of coping and moving forward.
- Location:
- Ohio, United States
- Years Experience:
- 7
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: OH LISW I.2203636-SUPV, MD LCSW-C 32962
- NPI Number: 1487149639
- License: LISW (Ohio), LCSW-C (Maryland)
Remote sessions and therapeutic methods
Patricia Bell integrates client-centered therapy with structured techniques to meet each person where they are. Client-centered work emphasizes listening to the client’s perspective, validating their experience, and shaping sessions around what feels most important to the individual. This approach is used alongside practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior and to develop alternative responses.
Dialectical behavior therapy skills and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolkit. DBT-informed skills support emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness in day-to-day situations. Motivational interviewing is used when exploring ambivalence about change and helps clarify values and next steps. Patricia frames collaboration as a shared process in which goals and methods are adjusted based on the client’s needs.
Remote work is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options are presented so that people and Patricia can choose the communication methods that best match preference and circumstance.
How many years has Patricia been practicing?
Patricia Bell has seven years of professional experience in clinical therapy.
What are her credentials and license details?
She holds LISW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials. License details are OH LISW I.2203636-SUPV and MD LCSW-C 32962.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Ohio.
What ways can people work with her remotely?
Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Patricia?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.