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Charlise Bell

Charlise Bell, LPC

Pennsylvania

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and Mood concerns

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Charlise

Charlise Bell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem. Her stated areas also include family issues, parenting, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and anger management.

She uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus conversations on what matters most to the client. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change. These approaches guide practical conversations rather than abstract theory.

Charlise aims to talk through everyday problems in clear terms. Sessions typically address communication problems, workplace stress, feelings of guilt or shame, and questions about life purpose or self-love. She lists blended family issues and family problems among her focus areas, so stepparents and parents navigating merged households may find relevant support.

Her work favors straightforward goal-setting and small, doable steps. She frames progress as practical changes people can try between sessions. That includes practicing new ways to bring up difficult topics, managing strong emotions, and planning routines that reduce friction at home.

Charlise offers services in English and does not accept international clients. She asks prospective clients to use the site’s matching process to schedule a first session and to confirm current session options before booking.

How her approaches work for online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's concerns and priorities. The therapist listens and follows the client's lead so conversations stay practical and relevant. This helps when the main goal is clearer communication or sorting out family roles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often involve noticing patterns, testing unhelpful thoughts, and trying small behavioral changes. This is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress that affect day-to-day routines.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to strengthen motivation for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to help someone move from uncertainty to action. That can support parenting changes, managing anger, or keeping to plans agreed with a partner.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts what she does based on how a client responds and the issues they bring to sessions.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions may use less bandwidth and be simpler on busy days, while video sessions let the therapist and client read facial cues and practice conversations together.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, parenting, and bipolar-related concerns. Blended family issues and communication problems are listed among her focus areas.

What is her style in sessions?

Her approach is direct and conversational, using client-centered methods to focus on what the client wants to work on. She pairs that with CBT and motivational interviewing to set goals and try practical steps between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience as a counselor. That experience has involved common issues such as workplace stress, family problems, and mood concerns.

Is she licensed and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania. The profile lists Pennsylvania as her location.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm pricing details during the sign-up process.

What should I do to begin?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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