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Christine Bell

Therapist
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes healing happens when people feel seen, understood, and supported without judgment. I help adults and adolescents work through anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational stress using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. Therapy with me is collaborative and practical, with space for insight, accountability, and growth. My goal is to help clients build tools they can carry beyond the therapy room.

My approach to therapy

My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in understanding how past experiences and systems influence present patterns. I help clients build insight into their emotional and relational responses while developing practical tools for regulation and change. Therapy with me balances empathy and accountability, creating space for reflection, growth, and skill-building. I believe increased self-awareness leads to empowered choices and sustainable healing

What you can expect from me

In the first session, clients can expect a supportive, structured conversation focused on understanding what brings them to therapy and what they hope to change. We’ll review relevant history, current stressors, and immediate needs at a pace that feels comfortable. I’ll explain how therapy works, answer questions, and collaborate with you on initial goals. The session is about clarity, safety, and establishing a foundation for ongoing work—there is no pressure to share more than you’re ready for

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Affirming, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at New Jersey City Unvi, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina, New Jersey)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Play, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors, Children
  • Languages
    English