Ms. Amanda Bell, LCSW
(She, Her, Hers)
Preferred Name: Amanda
About Me
I am an individual, child, and play therapist working with ages 3+. I provide trauma-informed, evidence-based care and value strong partnerships with clients and families. Therapy can be a warm, engaging space where we work toward meaningful goals. Sessions may include sand tray, expressive art, storytelling, movement, or play when helpful. I use person-centered approaches and treatments such as EMDR, Playful EMDR, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Synergetic Play Therapy, Safe and Sound, CPRT, CBT and soon Clay Field. I believe in each person’s resilience and strengths and would be honored to support you in creating positive change.
Education & Experience
I earned my Master of Social Work degree at North Carolina State University in May of 2021, with an emphasis in Advanced General Practice, and was conferred a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in June of 2021.
I have 7 years of counseling experience, which includes 2 years of graduate internship experience that I began in August of 2019, followed by 3 years of professional therapy experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA), and now with 2 years of experience as a fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
My practicum experience was in the non-profit sector, where I provided individual, group, and early childhood intervention therapies, and supported our clinical assessment team with developmental, autism, and ADHD assessments. In 2021, I began my experience in private practice, offering play therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am a member of Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA), International Association of Sandtray Therapy (IAST), and North Carolina Association of Play Therapy
Specialty Area
- ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Headaches/Migraines
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Children (4-12)
- Families
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Underserved
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
