Patricia Bell, LISW, LCSW-C

Patricia Bell is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Ohio with seven years of professional experience. She focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Patricia aims to make the first steps toward change feel more manageable for people who are struggling.

She creates an open space where clients can name difficult feelings and worries without feeling judged. Conversations are straightforward and practical. Patricia listens first, then helps people set small, doable goals that fit their life.

Her approach is flexible and tailored to each person. She draws on Client-Centered methods to prioritize what matters to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.

She also includes elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when they suit a person’s needs. Solution-Focused techniques help people identify strengths and move toward clear next steps. Patricia explains options and works together with clients to find what helps most.

Patricia pays attention to background and life context, including adoption or foster care history, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and aging and geriatric issues. Her aim is to support practical change and steady progress. If someone wants to start, she guides them through matching and scheduling so therapy fits into their routine.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to make sense of feelings and choose next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches practical ways to test new behaviors and reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patricia will explain different methods and help decide what to try first based on the person’s goals and preferences. She treats the choice as a collaboration and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

The practical advantages of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time. Online options can make shorter or more frequent check-ins easier to schedule around work or caregiving duties. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are offered for scheduling and follow-up.