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Kelly Bell

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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3591 Sacramento Drive, 118, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Available both in-person and online
3591 Sacramento Drive 118 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Let's Connect (805) 209-1046
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In person appointments with EASY parking in San Luis Obispo, limited openings. I know making the decision to get therapy can be tough. You may be asking, "How does it work?" "Do I really NEED it?" "Is it the right time?" "How HARD will it be?" "Does it REALLY help?" "Does it take FOREVER?" All good questions! Here is the thing, if you are thinking about Therapy it probably IS the right time to do it. Therapy doesn't have to be about NEED it can be about just wanting to do things differently and knowing that sometimes we need to know what to DO different. You don't have to all the answers before you call. Reach out lets talk.
I do what I call "Nail on the head" therapy...if you want to put a nail in the wall, you get out a hammer, figure out where the stud is, and WHACK it on the head, you don't beat around it or use your shoe, not if you want it to stay! Given this philosophy, I provide straightforward usable tools that will help YOU create the changes YOU most want to create,
Have you tried everything you can to STOP feeling: overwhelmed, stressed, sad, anxious, depressed and still feel stuck? Do you think "why do others have it all figured out and I don't!?" You are not alone and therapy can help. But, in order to BE different if you have to DO different. So take the first step and reach out today and start DOING different.
Call or Kelly Bell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 209-1046

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Creative Solutions Counseling

3591 Sacramento Drive

118

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 map

(805) 209-1046
My website
I offer in person sessions in San Luis Obispo, with ample free parking! Phone and video sessions also available.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Stress 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
For more about me check out my website and my informative blog at: www.805Therapy.com
Kelly Bell
Let's Connect (805) 209-1046
Photo of Kelly Bell, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Creative Solutions Counseling

3591 Sacramento Drive

118

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 map

(805) 209-1046
My website
I offer in person sessions in San Luis Obispo, with ample free parking! Phone and video sessions also available.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Stress 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
For more about me check out my website and my informative blog at: www.805Therapy.com
Kelly Bell

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Anthem
  • Anthem EAP
  • Blue Cross
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Lyra
  • Magellan EAP
  • Out of Network
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I will help you understand your Insurance mental health benefits as well as any Employee Assistance Program Benefits (EAP's offer FREE sessions). Including through Dignity Health, Amazon, City of SLO, County of SLO, CDCR, ASH, SISC, CalFire and others. I accept Anthem Blue Cross.
Photo of Kelly Bell, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kelly Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 209-1046
"
I will help you understand your Insurance mental health benefits as well as any Employee Assistance Program Benefits (EAP's offer FREE sessions). Including through Dignity Health, Amazon, City of SLO, County of SLO, CDCR, ASH, SISC, CalFire and others. I accept Anthem Blue Cross.
Photo of Kelly Bell, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kelly Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 209-1046

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFT35054 Kelly Bell
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 28 years
  • Attended Cal Poly SLO, Graduated 1994
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from CAMFT 1994
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I have specialized training in working with First Responders, Crisis Response and work with clients age 13 on up.
Photo of Kelly Bell, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kelly Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 209-1046
"
I have specialized training in working with First Responders, Crisis Response and work with clients age 13 on up.
Photo of Kelly Bell, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kelly Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 209-1046

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients from where they are and strive to help them get where they want to go. So, my approach depends on you, we work as a team to find what you want to change. Then we create a plan to make those changes. While we can look at the past, the focus is on the future...because that is where we have some control. That is why the windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror :)
Photo of Kelly Bell, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kelly Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 209-1046
"
I work with clients from where they are and strive to help them get where they want to go. So, my approach depends on you, we work as a team to find what you want to change. Then we create a plan to make those changes. While we can look at the past, the focus is on the future...because that is where we have some control. That is why the windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror :)
Photo of Kelly Bell, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kelly Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 209-1046

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Family / Marital
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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I work with clients in a "teamwork" mode, where we create goals that address your specific issues with a focus on what you would like to change. I had a client say it's like I provide a smorgasbord of tools and clients get to choose what works for them and what doesn't. If a tool based approach is what you are looking for, give me a call to started on making positive changes!
Photo of Kelly Bell, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kelly Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 209-1046
"
I work with clients in a "teamwork" mode, where we create goals that address your specific issues with a focus on what you would like to change. I had a client say it's like I provide a smorgasbord of tools and clients get to choose what works for them and what doesn't. If a tool based approach is what you are looking for, give me a call to started on making positive changes!
Photo of Kelly Bell, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kelly Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 209-1046

Location

Primary Location

Creative Solutions Counseling

3591 Sacramento Drive

118

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 209-1046
"
I offer in person sessions in San Luis Obispo, with ample free parking! Phone and video sessions also available.
Photo of Kelly Bell, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kelly Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 209-1046
"
I offer in person sessions in San Luis Obispo, with ample free parking! Phone and video sessions also available.
Photo of Kelly Bell, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kelly Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 209-1046