Patricia Bell, LISW, LCSW-C - Therapist in Ohio

Stress and anxiety
Addictions and recovery
Grief and loss

About Patricia

Patricia Bell is an LISW and an LCSW-C licensed in Ohio with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Patricia also focuses on related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

She prefers straightforward conversations. Sessions center on what is happening now and what you want to change. Patricia uses practical tools from approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to address unhelpful thoughts and build manageable steps forward.

Her style includes client-centered conversations that prioritize the person's perspective and goals. She draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming and on motivational interviewing when someone is unsure about changing substance use or other habits.

Patricia explains options plainly and collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their life. She aims to make tasks and goals feel doable rather than overwhelming. Many people consult her when they feel stuck after a job change, relationship shift, health event, or loss.

Sessions are offered in English. The profile notes that Patricia works within Ohio licensing and practice standards. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment through the site's process.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Patricia uses client-centered therapy to focus on your perspective and priorities. That approach means she listens for what matters to you and helps shape goals based on your own values and concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is used to identify patterns of thinking that keep problems active and to practice practical exercises to change those patterns.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, when strong emotions or relationship stress make daily life harder. DBT skills include techniques for regulating intense feelings, tolerating distress, and improving communication. Choosing which methods to use is a collaborative process; Patricia will discuss options and adjust strategies based on your goals and what feels workable in everyday life.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. The profile recommends completing the matching questionnaire to clarify the session type and schedule. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions are more convenient around work, medical appointments, or caregiving responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Blended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issues Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Multicultural concerns Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Ohio, Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

She uses practical, problem-focused conversations. Sessions combine client-centered listening with techniques from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional work experience in clinical therapy. That experience has included supporting people through loss, addiction, and major life changes.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds LISW and LCSW-C credentials. The LCSW-C is issued in Maryland and the LISW is issued in Ohio; she practices under Ohio licensing.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details depend on the chosen subscription for the region.

What do I do to get started?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session through the site.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.