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Kristie Bell
LMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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Welcome—I’m glad you’re here. I work with thoughtful, high-functioning people who may appear steady on the outside while carrying anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional intensity within. My work is integrative and depth-oriented, utilizing IFS (Internal Family Systems) alongside scientifically grounded approaches to support lasting change rather than quick fixes. I help clients navigate complex trauma, relationships, grief, life transitions, and questions of meaning, self-confidence, authenticity, and life purpose, offering a steady, reflective space where nuance, emotional honesty, and growth are honored.

About Kristie

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Blue Shield of California, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Authentic, Creative, Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Focus areas

Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Parents, Students

Years of Experience

3+
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I help clients navigate complex trauma, relationships, grief, life transitions, and questions of meaning, self-confidence, authenticity, and life purpose, offering a steady, reflective space where nuance, emotional honesty, and growth are honored.

License number

#141926

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute

Interests

Family, children, relationships, hiking, animals including horses and dogs, poetry, reading, film, meditation, spirituality, beauty, art, and the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

License details

Kristie Bell,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#141926 (exp October 2027)