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

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing

About Patricia

Patricia Bell is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) and a licensed clinical social worker-clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Ohio with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and those who have experienced trauma and abuse. Patricia focuses on practical steps clients can use to cope better day to day. She explains options clearly and helps people decide what to try first.

Patricia uses straightforward conversation to uncover patterns that keep causing problems. She pays attention to how attachment and family of origin experiences can shape current relationships and behavior. Sessions emphasize skills and habits that reduce distress and improve communication.

Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. When needed, she incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Motivational Interviewing to support change around addictions.

Patricia believes in working with whatever someone brings to the room. She helps set short-term goals and checks progress regularly. She also addresses related areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and relationship communication problems.

People looking for practical coping tools, clearer boundaries, and steadier mood regulation may find her style matches their needs. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Patricia uses structured approaches in remote sessions

Patricia commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist follows the client’s lead and focuses on what matters most to that person. This approach helps people clarify priorities and set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation is a central concern. DBT skills teach concrete strategies for managing intense feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Patricia discusses these options with each person and together they decide which approaches to try based on goals and preferences.

Online work is meant to fit into everyday life and reduce friction around attending sessions. The therapist will explain which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Remote appointments can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical needs, enable shorter check-ins, and allow sessions without travel time. Patricia will help select an approach and session rhythm that align with practical constraints and therapeutic aims.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Blended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problems Control issues Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Multicultural concerns Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityVisually impairedWomen's issues Workplace 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, plus related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, and communication problems.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and person-focused. She uses conversation to identify patterns and then teaches skills to change them.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Patricia has seven years of professional experience in clinical therapy.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LISW in Ohio and LCSW-C in Maryland, and practices from Ohio.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What are the session formats?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire.

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