Amanda Bell
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Hello & welcome! Congratulations on taking this first step towards a healthier you! I look forward to this journey together- Amanda Bell, EMDR Therapist
As a clinician, I embrace a humanistic perspective and primarily use person-centered approaches. A person-centered approach emphasizes the importance of the relationship between the client and therapist. Within the therapeutic alliance, individuals are able to confront their issues and meet their goals. I adapt the intervention to each individual, taking into account their family structure, culture, strengths, etc. When working with adolescents and adults that have experienced traumatic events, when appropriate, I may offer EMDR therapy to support reprocessing memories stored in a maladaptive way. This form of therapy is based on the adaptive information processing (AIP) model, which theorizes that traumatic memories can be reprocessed through bilateral stimulation, allowing the brain to integrate the memories. In my spare time I enjoy making pottery, travel, adding onto my sandtray space, and going on adventures with my 2 silly pugs.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- College and School Placement
- Depression
- Gaming/Internet Concerns
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Phobia
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Body positivity
- Neurodivergent people
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$145 — $170per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
- Other
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
Social Work
C017615, North Carolina
Certificates
EMDR Basic Training; EMDRIA Certification In Progress
EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association)
I have completed the EMDR Basic Training course by TICTI (approved EMDRIA) 2024-2025 Advanced Integrative EMDR and Play Therapy 2025 Playful EMDR Summit 2025
Education
North Carolina State University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2021
I completed two years of clinical training, supporting individuals of all ages.
North Carolina State University
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2017
Psychology, Minor in Sociology