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Kristie BellLMFT

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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

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Blue Shield of California, Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Cash (out of pocket), Out of state BlueCard PPO

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, 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.

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 (LMFT)
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