- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Alissa
Alissa Bell, LPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, depression, and life changes. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, anger, ADHD, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem struggles. Her style is warm and practical, aimed at building everyday skills that fit into busy lives.
Alissa brings 13 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor in Georgia. Before counseling she taught high school English, and she uses clear, plain language when talking through problems.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters now and on small steps that lead to steady improvement. Her work commonly uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Motivational interviewing and narrative therapy are additional tools she may use when they fit the client’s goals. Alissa often helps people address family-related concerns and parenting stress by teaching practical strategies for communication and coping. She also supports those working through addiction, grief, or major life transitions with straightforward planning and problem solving.
Sessions are offered in English and include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Her approach centers on collaboration and realistic goals, helping people build confidence in handling daily challenges.
What Alissa works with
Everything Alissa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Alissa helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alissa lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person’s lead. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters to the client, and helps people set goals that feel meaningful. This approach is useful when someone needs acceptance and a calm space to sort priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses short, practical exercises to test ideas and build new habits, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings concrete skills for handling strong emotions and improving communication. It teaches techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer interaction with others.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process shapes the plan and the pace of sessions.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing reflection between longer meetings. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.
Questions people ask about Alissa
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, addictions, relationship issues, anger, ADHD, trauma and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical, focusing on clear steps, skill building, and following each person’s priorities.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience and has worked in counseling after an earlier career as a high school English teacher.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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