Andrea L Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
5199 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 616, Long Beach, CA 90804
Let's Connect (562) 667-5896
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, by traumatic events, or simply when modern life, feelings or relationships are "too much". Many tried regular talk therapy, but their symptoms didn't shift. This is usually because the stress response is stuck in the body. This can show up as PTSD, anxiety, depression, low motivation, panic attacks, substance abuse, eating disorders, etc.My clients learn what their bodies are trying to tell them and how to stop symptoms & support healthy well-being. I have a knack for working with unusual or "out of the box" folks.
I'm certified in Somatic Experiencing (SE), developed by Dr. Peter Levine for clearing trauma, stress and overwhelm (see somaticwise dot net). I am also a certified Naturalist and a practicing ecotherapist: helping people and nature heal each other. I work both indoors and outdoors, depending on the individual's needs and the customized treatment plan.
Therapy should be a safe place, so in session, I help people learn to deal with things without being overwhelmed. Therapy should also be fun at least some of the time, so I help people find & practice a little playfulness, or whatever lights them up inside. Please feel free to reach out and schedule a consultation with me, if you feel I may be a "good fit".
Call or Email Andrea L Bell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (562) 667-5896
Let's Connect (562) 667-5896
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, CheckInsurance
- Out of Network
Andrea L Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (562) 667-5896
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 21604 Andrea L Bell
- In Practice for 33 years
- Attended California State University, Long Beach, Graduated 2000
- Certificate from Somatic Experiencing Trauma In Somatic Exper. Practitioner / 2011
- Degree/Diploma from Viridis Graduate Institute Doctor of Arts / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Andrea L Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 667-5896
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Ecotherapy
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Andrea L Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (562) 667-5896
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Ecological Psychology
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Somatic Experiencing
Andrea L Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 667-5896
Groups
Women's Support Group
NOTE: This group is currently closed to new members. Please feel free to email me if you would like to be on a waiting list. This group has been active for over ten years and focuses on interpersonal relationships, both inside and outside the group. We also focus on support for women who serve as caretakers in one or more roles in their lives. Members' relationships with their mothers has also been a particular area of focus at times.
Expertise
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Types of Therapy
Somatic
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$30
Location
SomaticWise
512 Redondo Avenue
Suite A
Long Beach, CA 90814
Email Andrea L Bell about this group or call - (562) 667-5896
Location
Primary Location
SomaticWise
5199 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Suite 616
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 667-5896Email me
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Andrea L Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Call for a free consultation now - (562) 667-5896