- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT tools
- Identity and LGBT concerns
About Christy
Christy Bell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 12 years of experience. She focuses on common young adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and the upheaval that comes with life changes. Her work also includes support around relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns.
Christy uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. She draws on client-centered therapy to listen and prioritize each person's goals. She also blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) tools to teach practical skills for managing emotions and behavior.
Sessions are conversational and often skills-focused. Clients can expect to talk through immediate problems and practice new ways of handling stress, anger, or worry. She sometimes uses creative prompts from books, games, or pop culture to make ideas easier to try out in daily life.
Christy pays attention to attachment and family of origin issues when those are relevant. She also works with people dealing with trauma, dissociation, and the effects of discrimination. The aim is to develop clearer thinking and better coping strategies rather than quick fixes.
For young adults figuring out identity, first jobs, or relationships, Christy balances challenge and encouragement. To begin, users are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the service's online options.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building goals that matter to the client. It helps when someone needs a space to organize thoughts and decide what matters next. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for handling intense feelings and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be collaborative. The therapist will talk about what feels helpful, try approaches that match the client's needs, and adjust methods based on progress and preference. This is a process of testing tools and keeping what works best for the individual.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule around classes, work, or caregiving. Some formats need less bandwidth or camera use and can be used for shorter check-ins or skills practice. Discussing practicalities with the therapist helps find a rhythm that fits everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career questions, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and skills-focused, using client-centered listening plus practical CBT and DBT techniques to manage emotions and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Georgia and holds the LPC credential listed as GA LPC.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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