Pamela Bell, LCSW
(she/her)
About Me
I love my work and the reward of witnessing positive growth and change in my client’s lives. As a licensed clinical social worker, I have over 25 years of experience in helping people improve their emotional well-being and overcome life’s challenges. Before starting my psychotherapy practice I was fortunate to build my skills through work in community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, child welfare, medical social work, and corporate settings. In my work I frequently utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to alleviate feelings of anxiety, sadness and anger, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) to heal traumatic experiences and change self-limiting beliefs and patterns of behavior, and mindfulness and lifestyle-based approaches to promote overall well-being and happiness. I am certified in Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment for clients who experience trauma related dissociation or have Complex PTSD. I am also level II certified in EMDR through the EMDR International Association and have been using this modality extensively for over a decade. If you feel ready to explore the process of healing and change, or simply want more information, please feel free to contact me using the information in this listing.
Education & Experience
Master of Arts Social Services Administration, the University of Chicago Diplomat in Clinical Social Work, National Association of Social Workers
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I hold clinical social work licenses in the states of Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
I provide receipts for my self-pay clients so they can seek reimbursement through their insurance carrier.