Claire Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Let's Connect (619) 374-9428

Are you feeling stuck, frustrated, and wanting to understand more about yourself and how to live the life you want? With particular expertise in chronic illness support, relationship issues, and life transitions, I create a therapeutic environment where clients feel genuinely heard while working toward their personal goals. I particularly enjoy working with young adults, men, and couples, understanding the unique challenges these populations face and bringing targeted interventions that address both immediate concerns and long-term growth.
I can help by providing psycho-education, compassionate support, a safe space to process difficult emotions, and understanding from multiple cultural backgrounds. Together we can build skills for creating the experience you want in life.
I value collaborative work that is tailored to your unique needs. Please tell me about your values, your passions, what makes you feel alive. Please help me to get to know you and how you see the world!
Call or Email Claire Bell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 374-9428
Let's Connect (619) 374-9428

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $135
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Magellan
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Scripps Health Plan
- Sharp Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Claire Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 374-9428
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / AMFT 132245 Supervised by Abigail R Hitchen PsyD (California / PSY25146) Claire Bell
Claire Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (619) 374-9428
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Chronic Pain
Expertise
- Adoption
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Claire Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (619) 374-9428
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Queer Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black and African American
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Queer Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Claire Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 374-9428
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Claire Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 374-9428