Christy Bell, LPC

Georgia LPC supporting stress trauma and growth

CBT and DBT informed
LGBTQ+ affirming care
Flexible online sessions

About Christy Bell

Christy Bell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia who supports people facing a wide range of life challenges. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and difficulties adjusting to life transitions, and she draws on evidence-based methods to assist with depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting struggles, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. Her practice is affirming and inclusive, with particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, veterans, and people confronting workplace stress, identity exploration, and relationship conflict.

Christy works with specific issues such as social anxiety, panic, attachment and abandonment concerns, sexual assault recovery, and the effects of discrimination, and she addresses co-occurring conditions like ADHD, substance use, and codependency. She blends client-centered care with structured techniques when helpful to build coping strategies, increase self-compassion, and strengthen resilience. A self-described geek, she sometimes incorporates pop culture and role-playing tools - for example Star Trek exercises or Dungeons and Dragons character work - when those approaches advance learning and growth. Christy meets clients where they are, offering supportive challenge, encouragement, and practical skill-building to help people move toward more authentic, meaningful lives.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Christy Bell have?

Christy Bell has 12 years of experience.

Is Christy Bell a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the LPC credential. License details: GA LPC LPC009159.

In which languages does Christy Bell provide therapy?

Christy provides therapy in English.

Where is Christy Bell located?

She is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Christy Bell as my therapist?

You can work with Christy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Christy Bell work with international clients?

Christy Bell does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Christy Bell cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Christy Bell

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration. Christy uses this approach to create a respectful space where clients guide the pace of work and explore values, identity, and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines validation with skills training in areas like emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and it can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and self-destructive patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christy works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy fits the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Christy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and engage in ongoing skill practice between meetings. Licensed professionals can deliver effective therapeutic work through these modalities while adapting communication and interventions to suit each client's situation.

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