Louise Bell, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Louise Bell

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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Updated 2 days ago
5 years in practice

I am deeply committed to holding space for folks to explore their needs in a safe and supportive manner, while also holding them accountable.

I am a neurodivergent and queer therapist who enjoys working with motivated folks that are seeking to build satisfaction, authenticity, and fulfillment in their lives. Many of those that I have worked with have faced challenges related to life transitions, neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ identity, systemic oppression, interpersonal relationships, and trauma. I believe that the therapeutic relationship as a collaboration between client and therapist; ultimately, that you, the client, are the expert of their own life. I approach this work from an intersectional and anti-oppressive lens; I am deeply committed to holding space for folks to explore their needs in a safe and supportive manner, while also holding them accountable. I strive to bring empathy, non-judgement, and humor (when appropriate) to the therapeutic relationship. As Albert Camus stated, “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion". Regardless of what society has told you, you are both deserving and capable of living a fulfilling and authentic life. Together, we will explore and work towards your goals for living the life you want.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanGenderqueerNon-binaryBisexualQueerAtheismLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
12:00 pm 7:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 1:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 1:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • College and School Placement
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Polyamorous relationship
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Body positivity
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People of color
  • 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
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$150 — $170per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Sliding scale
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online
  • Other

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCSW

    NCSWCLB

    C016079, North Carolina

  • LCSW

    NCSWCLB

    C009246, North Carolina

Education

  • UNC Chapel Hill

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2019

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