Alissa Bell, LPC

Alissa Bell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of experience supporting people through stressful periods and life transitions. She brings a background in education to her practice, having worked as a high school English teacher earlier in her career, and that experience contributes to her patient, communicative approach to therapy.

Alissa values getting to know each person she works with and focuses on helping clients build confidence in managing stress. She acknowledges that feeling overwhelmed is a common human experience and affirms the decision to seek support as an important first step. With a warm, client-centered stance, she guides individuals as they explore coping strategies, develop insight, and practice new skills to navigate challenges.

Clients can expect a collaborative relationship in which Alissa listens closely and tailors her approach to each person’s needs. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, she brings clinical training and practical experience to help clients move toward clearer thinking, steadier emotional responses, and greater resilience in daily life.

Approaches and online care for stress and life transitions

Alissa often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation around the client’s perspective and emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration to help people feel heard and understood. This approach is useful for building trust and exploring personal goals in a supportive setting.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT can be effective for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills for managing symptoms and responding differently to difficult situations.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Alissa collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Alissa is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular care, support consistent momentum between sessions, and fit therapy into busy lives.