Christi Bell, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“Christi is very caring and down to earth. She is easy to talk to and gives great feedback and advice.”

More than 1 year ago

About Christi Bell

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Adoption Counseling

Behavioral Problems

Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Christi Bell

Hello! My name is Christi Bell. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino, and I’m looking forward to working with you! I believe that the best therapy happens in partnership between the therapist and the client. My clinical focus is working with teenagers and adults in the LGBTQIA2S+ community and survivors of trauma. I look forward to getting to know you better! My approach I believe in the power of stories to help us make sense of and find meaning in our lives. I use a combination of approaches, including narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I also use the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) to help heal trauma and discover new meaning in clients’ lived experiences. My focus I enjoy working with adolescents and adults up to age 50 who have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, body dysmorphia, and PTSD. I specialize in supporting members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and survivors of trauma. My communication style It is very important to me that my clients feel heard and seen. I work to co-create emotional safety in the therapeutic environment, and no topic is off limits. I am gently direct, kind, and strengths-based. It takes courage to go to therapy, and I honor that courage with respect, care, compassion, and empathy. My journey to mental healthcare I have wanted to be a therapist since elementary school. It has always been important to me to choose a career that serves people—to support them through challenges, celebrate victories, and hold hope for them when they worry that hope may be lost. I am driven by the firm belief that we all have the capacity to heal and build the life of our dreams already inside us. From my own mental health journey, I believe we are not our diagnoses, nor the worst thing we have ever done or experienced.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

California State University, San Bernardino, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1154675437

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Christi is very caring and down to earth. She is easy to talk to and gives great feedback and advice.

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Christi Bell?

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Is Christi Bell accepting new patients?

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What practice does Christi Bell work with?

Christi Bell works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Christi Bell?

Christi Bell frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Christi Bell on their profile.

What languages does Christi Bell speak?

Christi Bell speaks English.

How do patients rate Christi Bell in reviews?

2 patients have reviewed Christi Bell. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.