Alissa Bell , LPC

Alissa Bell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and changes in life. She works with adults on issues like relationships, parenting concerns, addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her background as a former high school English teacher shaped her clear, patient approach to counseling.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations focused on practical skills. She listens first and then helps clients set small, achievable goals. Sessions often include steps to reduce overwhelm, build coping strategies, and improve communication with others.

Alissa blends several approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on client-centered methods to make space for a person’s own priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings run high.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She explains tools clearly and checks in about how they are working. People leave sessions with concrete steps to try between meetings and with a plan to track progress.

With 13 years of professional experience, Alissa brings both patience and practical know-how. She supports people navigating family stress, body image or identity struggles, grief around separation, and caregivers dealing with burnout. She encourages anyone feeling stuck to consider a first session and see how a plan might help.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and priorities and creates space for honest conversation. It helps when someone needs a supportive listener and guidance that grows from their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. It often includes homework like testing new behaviors between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance, which can be useful for people struggling with anger, mood swings, or overwhelming stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about a person’s goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust strategies based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to find tools that actually fit a client’s life and needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients share thoughts between sessions or use written check-ins when that feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, and other commitments.