Hello! My name is Kristina and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over five years of experience providing therapy services. I have worked for several public agencies providing social work services, school-based mental health services, community mental health services, & now private practice. I work with clients affected by depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship challenges.
I was born & raised in Charleston, South Carolina. I received my undergraduate degree in Sociology at Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina & a Masters degree in Counseling at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri.
My theoretical orientation is eclectic, as I integrate various techniques to benefit each individual client. The majority of my work has focused on working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional disorder, and family/relationship issues. My areas of practice/specialization are Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy spending time with my husband & family, exercising, reading, & traveling.
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Self-harm, Young adult issues
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Ms. Bell is very patient and informative. I have only talked to her a few times, but every time that I do I feel a sense of relief. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 03, 2024 after therapy with Kristina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Excellent Therapist, I’m very happy. After my sessions with her I feel better, energetic and satisfied with the session. She provides me with the tools I need to get through my situation
Written on Jun 22, 2023 after therapy with Kristina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Kristina is a great listener and provides helpful suggestions and insights. Thank you!
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with Kristina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very kind, and listened to me. I would talk to her again.
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Kristina for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kristina Bell is a therapist who cares. She is discreet and professional. The tools she provided me last year still help me today. If you are hesitating or concerned about sharing with a trusted professional, she is the therapist for you. I would recommend her to anyone in need of therapy.
Written on Oct 08, 2022 after therapy with Kristina for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kristina has been incredible for me and met me where I needed her to in my life. She was gentle, caring, and listened as well as provided me with simple insights and tools which I have implemented and are very helpful. I would highly recommend her to others.
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Kristina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
She is awesome! I didn’t expect to find it helpful right away but I was pleasantly surprised to find I was wrong. My first session she gave me some really great guidance.
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
She listens to me and seems so understanding and compassionate
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
I enjoyed my sessions with Kristina and always felt refreshed after our sessions. She listened and gave practical tools to help me work through my pain points.
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Kristina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Kristina is a wonderful counselor! She listens first and always. She allows me to work through my issues with gentle guidance and relevant advice. I'd recommend her to anyone!
Written on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Mrs Kristina Bell has been a wonderful sounding board and a voice of reason. She has met my expectations and I appreciate our sessions. Would recommend! Especially if you are seeking Christian counseling.
Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s a great therapist and is extremely helpful.
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She’s doing a great jib
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 1 month
Kristina is amazing, she gives you the tools you need to address situations. She is easy to talk to. Always looking forward to talking to her.
Written on Oct 15, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kristina helped me deal with my breakup and helped me understand my emotions and thoughts. She listens carefully and provides amazing feedback. Glad I met her.
Written on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Kritstina helped me handle my issues pragmatically and I have learned so much in four weeks of therapy with her. I can definitely say that I feel better; I feel relieved knowing that I can handle my anxiety and other problems in a healthier manner. Thank you Kristina :)
Written on Aug 26, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
I’ve only been speaking with Kristina for a few weeks. I already feel like she has helped me deal with years of my life! Seriously she is so warm, smart and reassuring and gives many so many useful and helpful tools that I plan to use forever! I’m so grateful to have been matched with her!
Written on Aug 22, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I’m so glad to have finally come across Kristina at better help.
I gained a lot from my sessions. A very respectful, great listener , most importantly gives life changing tools and advises. She is great !!
Written on Jul 13, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I have been really happy to dedicate some of my time on counseling and helping myself. Doing it with someone like Kristina has helped me a lot.
Written on Jun 30, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kristina was amazing!! She worked with my schedule and got me through some things I’ve been dealing with for years.
Written on Jun 21, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 3 months
Kristina is giving me tangible methods to work on myself with. I look forward to our sessions because I know I will leave with more tools in my toolbox.
Written on Jun 18, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, compassion fatigue, and self esteem
I really enjoy my counseling sessions with Ms. Bell. She listens intently and always has great feedback. She’s very responsive to my messages and shared journal entries. I am so grateful.
Written on Jun 08, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks
Kristina is a great listener, gives great advice, has a sweet heart, and challenges you to think. This is my first time doing therapy and I look forward to meeting with her each week. She has helped me so much. I am a lot more calm and have less anxiety now.
Written on May 27, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She is awesome!!
Written on May 18, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Working with Kristina has been great
Written on May 14, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kristina listens and response well. I love how she tells me both clinical and spiritual advices. She understands the heart of the matter and really goes straight to the point on how to manage it. She really helped me a lot to process and go through my thoughts.
Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks
Kristina Bell is outstanding. She has a wealth of experience which is evident in how she relates to my various complex and fluctuating issues. Somehow always has the magic formula to help me get unstuck (I thought some of my issues had become concrete). Facilitates me finding solutions to issues that had mystified me before hand, without suggestions of her own. However is always happy to provide a wealth of research if I do query what a good method may be in a particular area. Also
Indicative that she has helped with my prior practically non-existent motivation levels.
It helps that she meets me where I am at in a non judgemental manner. I have only worked with her for a month and despite chronic and co- morbid conditions feel I have a glimmer of hope for the first time in a long time. (Not just in feelings/ mood but incorporating incremental positive and SMART habits. Much sincere gratitude and appreciation, , Kirsty
Written on May 06, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 3 weeks
She's a great listener and is very proactive and provides me with many tools to help with my mental health issues. I look forward to our sessions, they provide me so much peace.
Written on Mar 09, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
She’s the best
Written on Feb 09, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
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