Christy Bell - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

12 years experience

About Christy Bell

As a licensed therapist in Georgia, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life challenges with compassion and expertise. My practice focuses on helping clients work through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns. I provide a supportive environment for exploring personal growth, communication challenges, and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is deeply affirming and inclusive, with particular expertise in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, veterans, and those experiencing workplace stress, relationship difficulties, and personal identity exploration. I'm committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can heal, develop resilience, and rediscover their inner strength. I draw from evidence-based practices to help clients address a wide range of experiences, including social anxiety, panic disorders, attachment issues, sexual assault recovery, and challenges related to discrimination. My goal is to empower you to develop meaningful coping strategies, enhance self-love, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. I am a geek and will sometimes bring this into therapy when it will help my clients. Do you need to work on identity development, I have a Star Trek exercise for that. We can use DnD character sheets and RPGs to help you level up skills and tools. Tell me why your favorite book character is so relatable? What class do you usually roll when you play an RPG that can help me understand a bit about your personality. I will meet you where you are and walk with you towards your goals, I will challenge you, support you, encourage you and hopefully help you grow.

Licenses

LPC

LPC009159

Professional experience

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

Additional Focus Areas

Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Clinical Approaches

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

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“She is incredibly kind and open minded and I look forward to each session!”

“Christy is a one-of-a-kind therapist. She is direct, deeply understanding, and knowledgeable in helping you process and understand your feelings. It is no exaggeration to say that Christy makes the experience feel warm and personal rather than clinical or transactional. She makes you feel truly welcome and heard.”

“Very kind and honest”

“Great therapist and every session feels comfortable and productive.”

“She gives me lots of tools and exercises to help me cope with everyday anxiety. She also knows exactly when I need to hear some tough truths and doesn't sugar coat facts.”

“Christy was great! She helped my daughter greatly. Thanks again for all of your help.”

“Christy changed my view on whether therapists were even a viable option. She has don’t more for me than I can explain in such few words. She is a wonderful woman and an asset to mental health care. I cannot recommend her more.”

“Christy has been a blessing to us so far”

“Christy has been the perfect mix of empathy and real talk. I need someone to call me on my bs sometimes, and she does that. ”

“So far I Love this app!! And my therapist is amazing! Listens and is very attentive!!”

“I love her so much!!! She is to the point and knows exactly what to say to make me think and get me help. ”

“I love having therapy with Christy, she asks helpful questions and provides practical solutions ”

“Christy is the greatest, the realest. Have been in therapy with her for almost two years and she is largely responsible for my recovery out of an abusive situation and helping me get back to myself- better than ever.”

“Great to work with! ”

“Christy has been amazing & it’s only been 1 session. Ready for more”

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