- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT methods
- Addiction support
About Alissa
Alissa Bell is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Georgia with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others on common pressures like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and big life changes. She also supports people managing ADHD, addiction concerns, parenting strain, and issues tied to family dynamics.
Alissa draws on practical, talk-forward methods in sessions. She uses client-centered work to listen and build trust. She applies cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior experiments. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and motivational interviewing when people want help changing addictive patterns.
Sessions are straightforward and focused on steps that can be used between meetings. Conversations look at daily habits, communication, boundaries, and ways to reduce overwhelm. Alissa helps people break bigger problems into manageable actions and practice new skills in real situations.
Her background as a former high school English teacher shapes her style. She tends to explain ideas plainly and give concrete homework people can actually use. She emphasizes building confidence in handling stress rather than relying on abstract language.
People often come with mixed or overlapping concerns, such as mood symptoms together with family conflict or substance use. Alissa works with those combined issues using practical strategies from the approaches listed above. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Alissa uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral tools that adapt well to online conversations. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping the person set the direction of the work. It helps when someone needs a steady, respectful listener and practical feedback. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and suggests experiments people can try between sessions to test new ways of coping. That approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for strong feelings or relationship conflict.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify goals and select approaches that match those goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can be adjusted as things change.
Confirm the specific session formats she currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so sessions can happen around school or work. These practical benefits help make regular meetings more realistic without promising particular outcomes.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, addiction issues, parenting strain, and related areas.
How would she describe her approach?
Her style is practical and talk-forward. She uses client-centered listening alongside CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of professional experience as a counselor.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Georgia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats she is offering right now.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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