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Bella Thompson

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed therapist with a background in providing evidence-based, client-centered care to individuals navigating a range of emotional and psychological concerns. I hold advanced training in clinical mental health and integrate modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, solution focused and trauma-informed care. My professional experience includes working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I specialize in helping clients build insight, strengthen coping strategies, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change. My approach is empowering, direct, and supportive, creating a space where clients feel challenged, understood, and capable of growth.

My approach to therapy

I approach therapy as a collaborative, active process where clients feel supported while also being challenged to grow. My style is direct, empowering, and honest, with a focus on pairing insight with practical action. I specialize in working with anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. I incorporate psychoeducation to help clients understand patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, reducing self-blame and increasing self-awareness. My integrative approach draws from evidence-based modalities like CBT, person-centered, and solution-focused therapy, tailoring care to each client’s unique needs.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect the first session to feel structured, supportive, and focused on getting a clear understanding of what brings them to therapy. I’ll ask questions about your current concerns, personal history, and goals, while also giving you space to share at your own pace. My style is direct but nonjudgmental, so you can expect honest feedback and a collaborative conversation rather than just answering questions. We’ll begin identifying patterns, discussing initial impressions, and exploring what you want to get out of the process. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer sense of how I work and what moving forward together can look like.

About me

  • I identify as
    Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Direct, Challenging

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Alliant International University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gestalt, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Somatic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    English