Jennie Bell, LMHC

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Details

Name	Jennie Bell
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	15

About Jennie

Jennie Bell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those dealing with life changes, ADHD, addiction, grief, and trauma. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

Jennie keeps conversations practical and centered on each person's goals. She adapts how sessions go to fit what a client needs, whether that means focused problem-solving or slower narrative work.

Background and approach

That flexibility helps when someone is juggling busy days or strong emotions. Her background includes 15 years of clinical experience in community and outpatient settings. Over that time she has worked with people recovering from relationship strain, intimacy concerns, and career stress.

She draws on a few different methods so she can match the approach to the issue at hand. Jennie uses narrative techniques to help people reframe life stories and identify patterns that no longer serve them. She pairs that with client-centered steps to make sure conversations feel respectful and collaborative.

Cognitive behavioral tools and DBT strategies are used when people need concrete ways to manage mood and stress. Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules. Jennie encourages anyone considering therapy to take the short matching questionnaire and choose a time that works for them.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression among the things Jennie works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jennie among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jennie among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Jennie among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jennie among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jennie among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jennie among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jennie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jennie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Jennie’s Approaches Work Online

Jennie uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and rethink their life stories. This approach looks at recurring themes and helps a person see choices and meanings in a new light, useful for issues like identity, grief, and long-term patterns.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and shaping sessions around the client's priorities. That style helps people feel heard and guides decision-making without pressure. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when practical tools are needed to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Jennie will talk with each person about goals and preferences and shape the plan together. The process is collaborative, with adjustments based on what helps most over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is best for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, short coaching-style support, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Jennie address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are respectful and collaborative. Jennie adapts her style to match each person's needs, using conversational work and practical techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jennie has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and outpatient care.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as NY LMHC, and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing different ways to connect based on needs.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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