Alena Bell Psychotherapy

Name: Alena Bell, MFT
Telephone: 415.735.6009

WELCOME TO MY PRACTICE

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Oakland, California.

I provide both in-person therapy and Telehealth therapy services to clients residing in California.

I treat a wide range of clinical issues and invite clients of diverse identities and backgrounds into my therapy practice.

I specialize in the treatment of Complex Trauma, as well as the associated symptoms such as; anxiety, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, relationship stress and deficits in interpersonal functioning.

I am trained as a Psychodynamic therapist; I utilize Trauma-Informed therapy, Attachment and Mindfulness based approaches in my work with individuals.
I look forward to working with you on your journey toward greater healing, self-discovery and personal fulfilment.

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What To Expect At Your Visit

Telehealth therapy sessions are conducted via telephone or over a secure video conference platform. Each therapy session is 50-minutes in length, couples sessions are 80-minutes.

Session Fees:

$170-250

Sliding-scale rates are available, please inquire.

Health insurance is NOT accepted for therapy services at this time.

Please reach out to schedule a free phone consultation, if you have questions about beginning your therapy journey.

I am here to support you make the changes you desire, and to live your life on your own terms.

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Services I Offer

With You Every Step of the Way

Individual Therapy

I approach therapy as a collaborative process of self-discovery and personal growth.

We will work together to identify your current therapeutic needs and goals, with the objective of developing greater insight into ourselves and our actions. I aim to help my clients through the development of greater self-acceptance and positive self-regard.

I have experience working with a wide range of clients and clinical issues, and I invite clients of varied backgrounds into my practice.

Common areas of focus in personal therapy;

-Anxiety

-Grief

-Depression

-Trauma

-Addiction

-Interpersonal/Romantic Relationships

-Stress Management

-Identity/Intersectionality

-Microaggressions/Race based trauma

-Major Life Transitions

Couples Therapy

Want increased romance and intimacy? Want to better understand the needs of your partner?

I support my clients in learning new ways of communicating and in developing new skills to navigate the complexities of modern day romantic partnerships.

I offer couples a unique clinical approach to couples therapy, combining my training in trauma informed interventions and sex therapy. I support couples with increasing both emotional and physical intimacy within the relationship, while also working on our own personal trauma recovery.

Family Therapy

Family conflict? Re-marrying? Newly blended family? Family Therapy sessions can help family members improve healthy communication and develop more positive attitudes towards navigating life’s most complex and challenging circumstances.

Youth Therapy

I have experience working with teens and young adults in both school counseling and community mental health settings.

Helping young people navigate life's challenges and transitions can be particularly difficult.

If you are concerned about a young person in your life, or you feel they maybe be struggling with managing stress or social relationships, please consider scheduling a free 10-minute phone consultation.

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Contact Me

I am passionate about helping my clients develop the tools needed to cope with life’s many challenges.
Please contact me today to learn more about how therapy can help you reach your personal goals.

alenabellmft@gmail.com

415.735.6009

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