Jennie Bell, LMHC

Jennie Bell is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She offers straightforward support for ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career decisions, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue. Her tone is calm and practical, and she focuses on clear steps you can use between sessions.

Jennie uses a collaborative, person-focused style. She listens first, then works with each person to set goals that matter to them. Sessions include talking through problems, learning new skills, and practicing simple strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy along with techniques from Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy. That mix lets her match tools to what a person needs now, whether that means coping skills, emotion regulation, or changing the stories you tell about yourself.

Jennie has 15 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor in New York. She adapts sessions for different formats like video, phone, chat, and text so people can connect in the way that fits their life.

People who choose Jennie can expect clear language, practical homework, and a steady focus on goals. She aims to help people build routines and habits that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Jennie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on small, achievable steps and skill practice, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing impulsive patterns.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. DBT techniques are useful when strong emotions get in the way of daily life, helping people tolerate upset and communicate more effectively.

Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her work, which means she emphasizes listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are. This approach supports building trust and shaping goals that feel right to the individual.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made along the way so work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth sessions and skill demonstrations, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can support quick check-ins, and messaging fits brief reflections or when people prefer not to schedule a live session. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and practice skills between meetings.